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1999

Saturday, January 2, 1999

Kathryn E. CarrKathryn E. (Katy) CARR died Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort
Wayne.
She was born in Rochester. A teacher, she retired from the Maconaquah School
Corp. in 1974.
She married Robert M. Carr, Peru, in 1937 in Chicago. He survives.
She was a member of the Church of the Covenant United Methodist Church, United
Methodist Women, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, the Newcomer and Encore clubs and the
Altrusa Club in Peru. She was a former member of the Main Street United
Methodist Church in Peru.
Other survivors include a son, B. Daniel CARR, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert M. CARR, Jr., Huntington.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Church of the Covenant, 10001 Coldwater
Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Graveside services will be at
2:30 p.m. Monday at the IOOF Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 2-5 and
7-9 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Funeral Home, 1320 E. DuPont
Road, Fort Wayne.
Memorials may be made to the Church of the Covenant United Methodist.

Gladys D. GillilandJune 18, 1903 - Jan 1, 1999
Gladys D. GILLILAND, 95, 318 W. Fourth St., Rochester, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday
at ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Rochester.
She was born June 18, 1903, in Marion to Adolphus and Minnie GOSS WELCH. She
spent most of her life in Rochester, where she was a homemaker.
She married Edward K. GILLILAND on Sept 16, 1920, in St. Joseph, Mich. He
preceded her in death on April 19, 1972.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and its Senior Bible
Class.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Doris (Robert) SIXBEY, Rochester; a son,
James (Betty) GILLILAND, Rochester; four grandchildren, Roger SIXBEY, Orlando,
Fla., Michael SIXBEY, Rochester, Jim GILLILAND, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Joyce
(David) WOODCOX, Rochester; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Mary
PACKARD, Riverside, Calif.
Also preceding in death were three sisters, Mae ARVEN, Emma BOWERS and Leona
MARTIN; and three brothers, Vern [WELCH], Ray [WELCH] and Dee [WELCH].
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. Don W. BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery,
Rochester.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m.
until services Monday.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Salvation Army
or the Manitou Training Center.

Monday, January 4, 1999

LEITERS SHOOTING FATAL
William F. SchmidtA man was shot and killed early Sunday while running from the home of Ryan
LAMUNION, 24, 4330 N. Fulton County Road 750 West.
Dead is William F. SCHMIDT, 19, whose last known address was 110-1/2 S. Center
St., Bremen.
Few details were being released this morning.
Indiana State Police said Schmidt was one of five men wearing ski masks who
broke in to Lamunion's home just south of Leiters Ford. They beat him and
ransacked the home. As they fled, police said, Lamunion got his rifle and fired
one shot at Schmidt, striking him in the back and killing him. The other four
escaped.
Sgt. Bob LAND said the break-in happened about midnight. Lamunion was beaten
about the face and head by one man. His live-in girlfriend, Doris FRY, 25, was
held in a different room by another man as the other three ransacked the home.
Lamunion was taken to Woodlawn Hospital and treated for apparently minor
injuries from the beating mostly bruises and cuts, Land said. He was not jailed.
Land said police have not determined why the men broke into the Lamunion home.
"We're treating it as a home invasion at this point," Land said.
"As far as we can determine, there were five suspects total. As to race,
four white, one black," he said.
Nobody saw a vehicle, Land said, and any transportation the suspects used was
parked away from the home. A county snow plow cleaned the way for police and
emergency vehicles as they went to the scene.
Land said police weren't immediately able to tell if anything was stolen during
the incident.
State police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call them. - - -
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Russell WilsonJan 6, 1915-Jan 2, 1999
Russell WILSON, 83, 1241 W. Sixth St., Rochester. died at 4:25 p.m. Saturday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Monterey to Glenn and Lera OVERMYER WILSON, he lived his adult life in
Rochester. He married Lois M. GAUMER on Oct. 2, 1937 in Plymouth. She died May
8, 1995.
Mr. Wilson owned and operated Wilson Fertilizer and Grain and Wilson Corn
Products. He was instrumental in the founding of Manitou Center. He was a member
of Elks Lodge 2120 and a charter member of the Rochester Odd Fellows Lodge.
Survivors include one daughter Terry and husband Joe MOORE, Rochester; two sons
Tom and wife Nedra [WILSON], Rochester, and Robert [WILSON], at the home; six
grandchildren Rusty and wife Sandy MOORE, Rochester, Chris MOORE, Rochester,
Mindy MOORE, N. Manchester, Wendy and husband Jeff ZENT, Rochester, Andi and
husband Chris LEE, Rochester and Michelle WILSON, Rochester; seven
great-grandchildren; one sister Glenda and husband Don SHOWLEY, Rochester, and
several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home,
Rochester. with the Rev. David MILLS officiating. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m.
Tuesday and for an hour before services at the funeral home. Burial is in the
Rochester IOOF cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center.

Rose Ann O'DellJan. 10. 1941 - Jan 2, 1999
Rose Ann O'DELL, 57, 9573 E. 16th Road, Argos, died at her home Saturday.
Born in Plymouth to John R. and Nadine FRANCE SNYDER, she lived her entire life
in the Argos area.
She married D. Darrell O'DELL Aug. 1. 1959 in Argos. He survives. A homemaker,
she assisted in the operation of her parents' Grandma's Restaurant, Argos, for
many years. She attended Argos United Methodist Church.
Surviving with her husband, at home, are two daughters Debbie and husband Tom
FRIAR, Plymouth, and Stephany [O'DELL], Argos; four sons Bill and wife Kathy
[O'DELL], Don and wife Kim [O'DELL], John and wife Janice [O'DELL] and Jeff and
wife Bobbie [O'DELL], all of Argos; 13 grandchildren Kristin [FRIAR], Michael
[FRIAR] and Matthew FRIAR, all of Plymouth, Ryan [O'DELL], Paige [O'DELL],
Peyton [O'DELL], Dustin [O'DELL], Amberly [O'DELL], Brandon [O'DELL], Jonathan
[O'DELL], Hannah [O'DELL], Staci [O'DELL] and Jordan O'DELL, all of Argos; one
sister Sharon POWELL, Argos, four brothers Don and wife Marlis SNYDER, and
Eugene and wife Gladys SNYDER, both of Argos, and Bill and wife Sharon [SNYDER]
and John and wife Linda [SNYDER], both of Plymouth, and several nieces and
nephews.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Argos United Methodist Church with the
Rev. James PIPPENGER officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Friends may call at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and for for an hour before services Tuesday at the
church.
Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church, Marshall County
Hospice or the Old Gold Club.

Jason E. HawkinsMarch 27,1979 - Jan. 1, 1999
Jason E. HAWKINS, 338, W. 13th St., Peru died Friday of iiauries sustained in a
Miami County auto accident.
Born in Wabash to Elijah C. "Barney" HAWKINS and Susan CZERWIN
HAWKINS, he lived in Peru all his life. He worked at his father's Hawk's Tire
and Alignment. He was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church and a
1998 graduate of Peru High School.
Survivors include four sisters Tonya Sue PHILPOT, Betty Jean HALL and Cheryl
Lynn MOULDER. all of Peru, and Carla Jo YOUNG, New Carlisle, Ohio.
Services are from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Main Street United Methodist Church, Peru,
with the Rev. Dean FAGER officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday a
the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Burial is in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the Peru-Miami County YMCA.

Lucie M. SeeFuneral services for Lucie M. SEE have been again postponed by weather. They
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McClain Funeral Home, U.S. 31 and Indiana
16.

Bessie E. KirkCalling hours for Bessie E. KIRK, Kewanna, who died Wednesday, were from 5-9
p.m. Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.

Verne WeigerServices for Verne WEIGER will be at 2 p.m Tbesday at the King Memorial
Home. Mentone. Friends may call from noon until services begin.

Tuesday, January 5, 1999

Forrest E. WilsonFeb. 16, 1914 - Jan. 3, 1999
Forrest E. WILSON, 84, Logansport, died 2:54 p.m, Sunday at Memorial Hospital,
Logansport.
Born in Fulton County to Roy T. and Helen BURTON WILSON, he married Edith T.
WEAVER in Kewanna on June 24, 1939. She survives. He was a 1933 Lucerne High
School graduate.
Mr. Wilson was a retired Conrail dispatcher and worked at RBM. He was a member
of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Lucerne, Logansport Eagles and Knights of
Columbus, Venice., Fla., Elks, and Rochester Moose Lodge. He liked to fish, play
golf and attend monthly railroad retirement breakfasts.
Survivors include two brothers, Ralph E. WILSON, Logansport, and Harold D.
WILSON, Lucerne. He was preceded in death by two sisters.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Lucerne with
Rev. Donald R. GROSS officiating. Entombment will be at Ever Rest Memorial Park,
Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral
Home, Royal Center. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home.

Gordon MillsOct. 28, 1937 - Jan. 2, 1999
Gordon MILLS, 61, Macy, died 10:53 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born in Cass County to Pearl Edward and Vera Pauline SCOTT MILLS, he married
Barbara MARCH on May 5, 1968 in Logansport. She survives.
Mr. Mills was employed by the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, Kokomo.
Survivors include two daughters, Patty MILLS and Lisa WALLACE, both of Macy; two
brothers, Merrill D. MILLS, Brookville, Fla., and Donovan L. MILLS, Logansport;
four sisters, Helen I. PURCELL, Indianapolis, Vivian Y. BERKSHIRE, Royal Center,
Virginia M. BURRIS, Campbell, Texas, and Naomi M. FROGGE, Greenville, Texas; one
granddaughter, Lexi WALLACE, Macy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport with Rev. Bryan
CLEMENS of Metea Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Metea Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, January 6, 1999

Gladys H. FernbaughJan 21, 1908 - Jan 1, 1999
Gladys H. FERNBAUGH, 90, 983 S. Prairiewood Drive, died 10:15 a.m. Friday at
Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Plymouth to Lee and Julia MARTIN DIETL, she married Elmer FERNBAUGH on
Aug 28, k1933. He died April 9, 1969.
Mrs. Fernbaugh was a homemaker and lived in Marshall and Fulton counties all her
life.
Survivors include one daughter, Elma and husband Devon KITCH, Rochester; one
granddaughter; one great-grandson.
Services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with
Rev. Steven J. RESNER of Calvary Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in
Swedish Cemetery, Donaldson. No visitation was scheduled. Memorials may be made
to Marshall County Humane Society.

Thursday, January 7, 1999

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Friday, January 8, 1999

Howard SherbondyDec 24, 1919 - Dec 17, 1998
Howard S. SHERBONDY, 78, Marion, Ind., died 7:05 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at
Colonial Oaks Health Care Center, Marion.
Born in Rochester to Otto and Ada SOUTHARD SHERBONDY, he married Norabelle
"Bette" McCALL on July 29 1945. She died Aug 30, 1995.
Mr. Sherbondy was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving in Hawaii and
surviving extensive combat at Guadalcanal He retired from Essex Wire and Cable
and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Marion.
Survivors include one son, David and wife Vicki SHERBONDY, Marion; one daughter
Debbie and husband Mike GOODSPEED, Marion; four grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren.
Services were held Dec. 19 at Needham-Storey Funeral Home, Marion. Burial was in
the Estates of Serenity Cemetery, Marion with military rites conducted.

Robert WheatleyApril 9, 1919 - Jan 6, 1999
Robert W. WHEATLEY, 79, Monterey, died in his sleep Wednesday at his home.
Born in Chicago, Ill., to William R. and Dollie Ruth HICK, he lived most of his
life in the Monterey area. He was a farmer and raised livestock.
Survivors include two sisters, Genevieve St. Clair, Middlebury, and Martha and
husband Arnold MURRAY, Rochester; one brother, Earl and wife Bernice WHEATLEY,
Seattle, Wash.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents and two sisters.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester
with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Saturday, January 9, 1999

George E. BurrousJan 1, 1916 - Jan 8, 1999
George E. BURROUS, 83, Millers Merry Manor, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday at Dukes
Memorial Hospital, Peru.
He was born in Cass County to Delbert Owen and Grace May SEWARD BURROUS On Nov
10, 1937 at the Mexico Church of the Brethren he married Wilda M. STOFER. He was
an insurance agent and farmer owner of Burrous Insurance Agency, Mexico. He was
a member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren, the Mexico Masonic Lodge and the
Scottish Rite of Indianapolis Valley.
Surviving are one daughter, Rosalie Ann LEADY, Dover; one son, Edwin [BURROUS],
Rochester; one sister Pauline SCHMIDT, Peru; two brothers, Walter [BURROUS],
Wabash and John [BURROUS], California; seven grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Preceding in death, with his wife were four brothers,
Harold [BURROUS], Robert [BURROUS] Thomas [BURROUS] and Art [BURROUS]
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor
Tim DEARDORFF officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Monday, January 11, 1999

June LowryJune 13, 1923 - Jan. 9, 1999
June LOWRY, 75, Carriage Manor Nursing Home, Goshen, died 3:10 p.m. Saturday at
Goshen General Hospital, Goshen.
Born in Palestine, Ind. to Charles and Beatrice UPLINGER BAKER, she married
Harold R. "Pat" LOWRY on Oct. 17, 1948. He died Nov. 20, 1979.
Mrs. Lowry was a homemaker.
Survivors include six daughters Darlene MOORE, Columbus, Ohio, Wilma RITTER,
Akron, Sandra and husband Earl SNELL, Winona Lake, Judy HAPNER, Warsaw, Karen
and husband Roy LEWIS, Pierceton, Patricia and husband Bobby STAMBAUGH,
Pierceton; four sons, Charles COLE, Allen [LOWRY] and David LOWRY, all of
Warsaw, Rick LOWRY, Goshen; one sister, Maxine and husband Gene
"Cricket" KAMMERER, Leesburg; 19 grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and one great-grandchild.
Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Don HORN
officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to
2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the American Diabetes Association.

Tuesday, January 12, 1999

Donald R. StarkeyFeb 7, 1930 - Jan 10, 1999
Donald R. STARKEY, 68, Bremen, formerly of Grovertown, died 9 p.m. Sunday in
Bremen Hospital.
Born in Hamlet to Jerome and Bernice BRANT STARKEY, he married Leona SENSIBAUGH
on Aug 11, 1951 in Knox. She died March 10, 1996.
Mr. Starkey was retired from Ford Motor Company, East Chicago. He was a past
member of Hamlet American Legion Post 356, United Auto Workers Local 588, and
was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean conflict.
Survivors include three daughters, Donna CRUM, Argos, Debra SPENNER, Nappanee,
and Cheryl ISOM, Rochester; two sons, Michael [STARKEY], Mentone, and Jeff
[STARKEY], Argos; two sisters, Helen BECKER and Betty SINN, both of Hamlet;
eight grandchildren.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Rev.
Robert GALLOWAY will officiate. Burial and military graveside services conducted
by the Hamlet American Legion Post 356 will be in Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet.
Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to the hour of services on
Thursday at the funeral home.

Donald G. KlineMarch 29, 1930 - Jan 9, 1999
Donald Glen KLINE, 68, Denver, died 6:37 a.m. Saturday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Born in Rochester to Robert S. and Orma Halene DUKES KLINE, he married Patsy A.
WYRICK on March 17, 1956 at Denver. She survives.
Mr. Kline was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a retired
machinist from Ford Meter Box, Wabash, and owner of Dukes Hardware, Denver. He
was a member of Denver United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Phillip E. KLINE, Rochester; one daughter, Rhonda K.
BRANHAM, Plymouth; one brother, Charles KLINE, Green Valley, Ariz.; two
grandchildren, Timothy Robert [KLINE] and Kristin Nicole KLINE, both of
Rochester.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at MaClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. William
SHEWMAN will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may
call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Cecil F. StangleMarch 20, 1910 - Jan 10, 1999
Cecil F. STANGLE, 88, Kewanna, died 4:50 p.m. Sunday at Pulaski Health Care
Center, Winamac.
Born in White County to Albert and Nellie KISTLER STANGLE, he married Dorothy
WATSON on June 28, 1931 in Cass County. She survives.
Mr. Stangle was a retired farmer and a member of Helm Street Church of God,
Logansport. He attended Church of the Nazarene, Winamac. He was a 1928 graduate
of Royal Center High School. Survivors include two sons, Edwin STANGLE,
Monticello, and David STANGLE, Kewanna; one daughter, Joan PIERCY, Apache
Junction, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Calesey
SHAW, Monticello; two brothers, Raymond [STANGLE] and Leroy STANGLE, both of
Monticello.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger, Royal Center Chapel. Rev.
Gary JORDAN will officiate. Burial will be in Bell Center Cemetery, Idaville.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to the hour of services on
Thursday. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association and Helm Street Church
of God Building Fund.

Wednesday, January 13, 1999

Dorothy C. MillerOct 28, 1904 - Jan 12, 1999
Dorothy C. MILLER, 94, 1705 Madison St., Rochester, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at
ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born in Spiceland to Richard and Etta MENDENHALL WILSON, she married Harry B.
MILLER on Oct. 4, 1935 in Mishawaka. He died in 1949.
A retired accounts receivable clerk for the U.S. Rubber Co., of Mishawaka, she
belonged to the First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka and a 60-year choir
member. She was active in South Bend-Mishawaka Meals on Wheels, and the Bashore
Home Auxiliary and belonged to the Rochester Trinity United Methodist Church and
Morning Glory Circle.
Survivors include one daughter, Marjorie and husband Dick BOUNSALL, Rochester;
two grandsons, Phillip A. and wife Judi BOUNSALL, Carmel, Jeffrey D. BOUNSALL,
Terre Haute; and one great-granddaughter, Lauren E. BOUNSALL.
She was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Donald BRENNEMAN will officiate. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Burial
will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park Cemetery,
Mishawaka.
Memorials should be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Devoris M. RichesonSept 11, 1909 - Jan 11, 1999
Devoris M. "Dee" RICHESON, 89, 417 Nursery St., Plymouth, died at
10:20 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born in Rochester to Leslie "Ray" and Nellie McHENRY PRILL, she
attended Rochester schools. She married William J. RICHESON in Logansport on
July 7, 1935. He is deceased.
She worked as a seamstress for more than 30 years with the F.W. Bosworth apparel
store, retiring in 1988. She was a homemaker who enjoyed travel and Plymouth
High School athletics.
She was a 60-year member of the Plymouth First United Methodist Church, the Tyre
Constance Ladies Guild, Friendly Thirty Home-Ec Club and Ladies of the Farm
Bureau.
Survivors include her daughter, Sue Kay SMITH and husbnd William H. SMITH,
Plymouth; two grandsons, Brian E. SMITH, Plymouth, and Bruce W. SMITH with
children Brittany [SMITH], Paige [SMITH] and Alex [SMITH], Kokomo; and one
sister, Zola F. COLLINS and husband William [COLLINS], Lake Placid, Fla.
Preceding in death with her husband are her parents, four brothers and three
sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Rev.
Al KUNDENREICH will officiate. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home and one hour prior to services Thursday. Burial will follow in the
New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions should be made to the First United Methodist Church.

Thuesday, January 14, 1999

Martha B. LangeNov 23, 1900 Jan 13, 1999
Martha B. LANGE, 98, Life Care Center, Rochester, died 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
center.
Born in Westgate, Iowa to John and Josephine VELIO REUCKERT, she married John
LANGE on Stpt 3, 1919 in Westgate, Iowa. He died Nov 11, 1956.
Mrs. Lange was a child care provider for many years. She was a member of St.
John Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and past longtime
member of the Manitou Garden Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elverna WILKES, Rochester, and Mrs. Don
(Elaine) ADAMS, Indianapolis; one son, Don LANGE, Phoenix, Ariz.; 11
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Arthur [LANGE] and Wilbert LANGE, two
sisters and four brothers.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester. Rev. James
KREFT will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may
call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials
may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.

Jonathan L. BaileyMay 13, 1977 - Jan 11, 1999
Jonathan L. BAILEY, 21, Culver, died 6 p.m. Monday after falling from a tower he
was working on in Washington Township, Pa.
Born in Chicago, Ill. to the late Frances A. JOSEK WEAVER, he lived in the
Culver area for the past 10 years. He was a graduate of Culver Community High
School and was employed as a fabricator. He was a member of Culver Bible Church.
Survivors include his stepfather Robert E. WEAVER, Culver; grandmother, Helen
JOSEK, Wheeling, Ill.; two stepbrothers, Gary R. [WEAVER] and Thomas E. WEAVER,
both of Monterey; one stepsister, Amanda S. WEAVER, Plymouth; one uncle,
Christopher JOSEK, Wheeling, Ill.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Rev. Daniel HUHN
will officiate. Burial will be in Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from
2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Friday, January 15, 1999

Samuel G. BlocherMay 20,1944 -Jan.13,1999
Samuel G. BLOCHER, 54, Winamac, died 2:29 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, South Bend.
Born in Wabash to John and Evelyn RUSH BLOCHER, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a
welder employed by ET&T Frames, Elkhart
Survivors include his mother, Evelyn NICKELSON, Kewanna; three daughters, Pat
SAYERS, Winamae, Debbie GANN, Azle, Tex., and Darlene SMITH, Mishawaka: two
sons, Mike BLOCHER, South Bend and Christopher BLOCHER, Mishawaka; two sisters,
Diane BROWDER, Arlington, Tex., and Debbie DeTIEGE, Glendale, Ariz.; five
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Harrison-MeLzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.
Rev. Todd WILSON will officiate. Burial Is in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call
from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to Amerimn Cancer Society.

Thelma E. BarnettAug. 19, 1906 -Jan. 14, 1999
Thelma E. BARNETT, 92, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. formerly
of Akron, died 10:20 a.m. Thursday at her residence.
Born in Akron to Cornelius and Opal SHOWALTER WAECHTER, she married Ben F.
BARNETT in Oct. 1927 in Akron. He died Sept. 11, 1980.
Mrs. Barnett was retired from Gatke Corp., Warsaw. She was a member of the Akron
United Methodist Church and had been in the Order of Eastern Star.
.Survivors include two daughters, Polly and husband Gene BURR, Warsaw, and Anita
and husband John McMILLAN, Cincinnati, Ohio; one son, Max and wife Joan BARNETT,
Indianapolis; three sisters, Elizbeth MILLER, Treasure Island, Fla., Jane LANTZ,
Fort Wayne, and Laura MINELLI, Elkhart; one brother, Max WAECHTER, Treasure
Island, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter [WAECHTER] and Telford
WAECHTER.
A memorial service will be at a later date. There will be no visitation. The
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be
made to Grace Village Retirement Community, P.O. Box 337, Wooster Road. Winona
Lake, IN 46590.

Merrill L. GrableJan.24,1927 -Jan.14,1999
Merrill L. GRABLE, 71, Twelve Mile, died 1:10 p.m. Thursday at Saint Vincent
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Twelve Mile to Ora W. "Pat" and Gertrude HOPKINS GRABLE, he
married Jean BEECHER on June 20, 1948 in Twelve Mile. She survives.
Mr. Grable was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was co-ovmer of Grable
Chevrolet, Twelve Mile from 1928-1981 and retired from Mike Anderson Pontiac in
1992. He was a member of Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.
Survivors include one son, Dennis E. and wife Pam GRABLE, Dayton, Ohio; one
daughter, Jennifer M. and husband Rex RUDICEL, Twelve Mile; five grandchildren,
Brian D. GRABLE, Beverly, Mass., Jill D. GRABLE, Bowling Green, Ohio, Chad
William RUDICEL, Craig Douglas RUDICEL and Jaime Lynn RUDICEL, all of Twelve
Mile; two great-grandchildren, Scott [RUDICEL] and Lucas RUDICEL, Twelve Mile;
one sister. Phyllis WRAY, Twelve Mile; one half-brother, Gary GRABLE, Twelve
Mile.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ned T. GRABLE.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. Rod SCHULER
and Rev. Mark BRITTON will offictate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Mexico. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Saint Vincent Cardiac Unit.

Anna Marie BaumanSept 6, 1925 - Jan 15, 1999
Anna Marie BAUMAN, 73, Chase Manor Nursing Home, Logansport, formerly of Star
City, died 5 a.m. Friday at the home.
She was born in Winamac to William and Lorena WANK BAUMAN. She graduated from
Star City High School and attended St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna.
Survivors include two brothers, Paul E. BAUMAN, Kewanna, and Carl W. BAUMAN,
Winamac; seven nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna with Rev.
Alan COX officiating. Burial will be in St. Peters Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna
Chapel. There will be a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Jocelyn SchlosserJocelyn SCHLOSSER, 13, 414 Pontiac St., Rochester, was killed in an
automobile accident near Plymouth Friday.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home.

Monday, January 18, 1999

Keith E. DuBoisKeith E. DuBOIS, 85, Sun City Center, Fla., died Saturday In South Bay
Hospital, Sun City Center.
Arrangements are pending at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Doris W. DeamerOct. 25, 1912 - Jan. 14, 1999
Doris Winona DEAMER, 86, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of Mt. Zion near
Rochester, died 11:15 a.m. Thursday at the center.
Born near Talma to Leroy and Ethel MEREDITH ADAMSON, she married George DEAMER
Jr. on June 6, 1936 in her parents home near Talma. He died July 23, 1979.
Mrs. Dcamer was a lifetime resident of the Fulton County area and was raised on
the family farm near Talma and Mentone. She was a graduate of Talma High School.
The winner of a Latin contest, she received a scholarship enabling her to attend
Indiana University from 1930-1932. She received her degree and teaching
certificate in Education and taught first grade in Delong and Mentone schools.
She also attended Manchester College. After the death of her father-in-law,
George W. DEAMER in 1940 she became actively involved in the Dearner &
Deamer business in Rochester. For all their working lives, she and her husband
operated the Deamer & Deamer business from various locations in downtown
Rochester. She managed the abstracting office until 1979. After the death of her
husband she continued to participate in the operations of the family business
until she retired in 1994. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Mentone and
Rochester.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Glen and wife Eleny K. DEAMER, South Bend,
and Phillip T. and wife Jennifer DEAMER, Louisville, Ky.; one grandson, Eric
Klimeck DEAMER, Chicago, Ill.; one sister, Virginia and husband Glen LAW,
Rochester; one niece, Janet and husband Michael WEBER, Rochester,, one nephew,
Gail D. and wife Cynthia LAW, Mcntone.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services are 2 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Jim DILLINGER will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. through the hour of services today. Memorials may
be made to the Northern Indiana Alzheimers Association, South Bend, or the
Rochester Church of Christ.

Jocelyn H. SchlosserAug. 5, 1985 - Jan 15, 1999
Jocelyn Hilary SCHLOSSER, 13, 414 Pontiac St., Rochester, died 6:55 p.m. Friday
in an automobile accident at U.S. 31 and South Michigan Road, Plymouth.
Born In Plymouth to Jacob C. and Julee L. SAMUELS SCHLOSSER, she lived her
entire life in the Rochester area.
Miss Schlosser was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Plymouth. She
was a seventh grade student at Rochester Middle School. She was a member of the
RMS student council, the volleyball team, manager for the ladies seventh grade
basketball team, Fulton County soccer team, Indiana Lawrence senior girls
softball. batton twirler with Daffney's Dolls, Plymouth.
Survivors include her mother, Julee [MUFFLEY], at home; her father, Jacob C.
SCHLOSSER, Plymouth; her stepfather, Carl MUFFLEY, Rochester; two sisters,
Jesseca J. [SCHLOSSER] and Jordan K. SCHLOSSER, both at home; one brother, Jay
J. SCHLOSSER, at home; maternal grandparents, James and Pat KRUYER, Plymouth;
paternal grandmother, Lucy SCHLOSSER, Plymouth; maternal great-grandparents,
Louis and Dorothy SCHUSTER, Plymouth; step-grandparents, Frank and Mary MUFFLEY,
Plymouth; one niece, Madysen WAGONER, Rochester.
Services are 10:30 Wednesday at First Church of Christ, Plymouth. James T.
LIEBNOW will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester, and 9:30 a.m. to the hour of service Wednesday at the church.

Ethel M. GossMay 3, 1913 - Jan. 16, 1999
Ethel Marie GOSS, 85, 2021 Westside Road, Rochester, died 6:50 a.m. Saturday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Monterey to Plake and Effie WENTZEL SLONAKER, she married Howard Joseph
GOSS on March 20, 1932 in Rochester. He survives at home.
Mrs. Goss was a retired chef from Plymouth Country Club, Plymouth, Elks Lodge
and Sportsmans Inn, both of Rochester. She was a member of Grace United
Methodist Church, Rochester.
. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce and husband Ron BAILLIEUL, Rochester;
two sons, Robert J. and wife Vecita GOSS and David W. and wife Gaylo GOSS, all
of Rochester; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Rev. C. David HOGSETT will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8. p.m. today or after 9 a.m. Tuesday to the
hour of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Kappa Delta
Phi Sorority.

Ressie GodbeeJune 15, 1916 -Jan. 17, 199
Ressie GODBEE, 82, 1100 Park Road No. 9. Rochester, died 12:31 a.m. Sunday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Floyd County, Ky. to Whitten and Eva WRIGHT REFFETT, she married Frank
W. GODBEE on June 28, 1946 in Kentucky. He died in 1992.
Mrs. Godbee was a nurses aide at Life Care Center for over 20 years. She was a
member of the Prill School Association, the one room school house that was
located on Fort Wayne Road.
Survivors include one daughter, Deborah and husband Jerry BAKER, Fulton; one
grandson Scott and wife Lisa RENTSCHLER, Rochester; one granddaughter, Kathryn
Alicia RENTSCHLER, Lucerne; two great-granddaughters, Tierney [RENTSCHLER] and
Tori RENTSCHLER, both of Rochester; four brothers Henry REFFETT, Langley, Ky.,
Whit
REFFETT Jr., Springwater, N.Y., Paul REFFETT, LaGrange, and Shannon REFFETT, San
Bernardino, Calif.; four sisters, Jennie CASE, Hamden, Ohio, Vada QUACKENBUSH.
Rochester, Lottie KOTTERMAN, Kokomo, and Kelsa CARR, Rochester; one sister-
in-law, Emmagene REFFETT, Fulton.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim [REFFETT] and George REFFETT and
one sister, Josie PATTON.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
George HAPNER will officiate. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may
call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Prill School
Association.

Marie L. DaviesMarch 25, 1917 - Jan. 17, 1999
Marie L. DAVIES, 81, Chicago, Ill., died 2:32 a.m. Sunday at Porter Memorial
Hospital, Valparaiso.
Born in Chicago, Ill. to John and Estelle McHENRY MURPHY, she married Torrence
C. DAVIES in Nov. 1935 in Chicago. He died July 15, 1974.
Mrs. Davies was a retired cashier at Hillman's in Chicago. She was a member of
St. Jane deChantel Catholic Church, Chicago, the Senior Citizens group, Altar
and Rosary Society and Woman's Guild of St. Jane deChantel Catholic Church, and
Ladies Auxilary American Legion, Chicago. She was a 1935 graduate of Parker High
School.
Survivors include five sons, John DAVIES, Colorado Springs, Colo., James DAVIES,
Manawa, Wisc., Torrence DAVIES, Clearwater, Fla., Thomas [DAVIES] and William
DAVIES, both of Kewanna; two daughters, Patricia ZOLOTAR, Longmont, Colo. and
Maribeth WRIGHT, Boling Brook, Ill.; one sister, Laverne RICKMAN, Downers Grove,
Ill.; 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, one brother and one sister.
Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna. Rev. Alan
COX will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to the time of services on Wednesday at
Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home,.Kewanna Chapel. Memorials may be made to one's
favorite charity.

Merlene DawsonMarch 17, 1933-Jan. 15, 1999
Merlene DAWSON, 65, Rochester died 9:15 p.m. Friday at Methodist Hospital,
Indianapolis.
She was born to Ervin and Eva WRIGHT BRADLEY in Rensselaer.
She worked as a waitress at the Paradise Plaza Truck Stop, Rochester; the
Holiday Inn, The Fireside, Harvey's, and Louis' Diner and Miller's Merry Manor
Nursing Home, all of Logansport.
She was a member of the Manitou Moose Lodge 1107 Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Dianna PLUMMER, Logansport, Tammy DAWSON,
Logansport; two sons, Nick D. DAWSON and wife Alissia DAWSON, Austin, Texas, Jim
E. DAWSON, Bryan, Texas; three grandchildren, Jacob DAWSON, Austin, Texas,
Milton PLUMMER and Brandon DAWSON. both of Logansport; one, sister, Zola SMITH,
Butler; and two brothers, Rev. Henry and wife Hilda BRADLEY, Rochester, and
Harold BRADLEY, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy KRISHER and Sylvia ILLIFF, and
three brothers, Whitten [BRADLEY], Luther [BRADLEY] and Spearl Edward BRADLEY.
Services are noon Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Frank WHITAKER will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and from 11
a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone.

Tuesday, January 19, 1999

George M. SchwenkNov 27, 1928 - Jan 18, 1999
George M. SCHWENK, 70, 2750 E. 700 N., Tiosa, died 4:30 p.m. Monday at St.
Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
Born in Starke County to Rudolph and Fern SCHERTZ SCHWENK, he married Liale
WOLFORD on Aug 20, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Schwenk was a farmer, served as Richland Township trustee for 24 years, and
served on the Rochester School Board for 24 years. He was a member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Rochester, and Knights of Columbus of same. He loved fishing
and nature.
Survivors include two daughters, Debra and husband Jim CHASE, Milford, Mich.,
and Lori and husband Tim PRICE, Plymouth; two sons, George and Evelyn SCHWENK,
Ferdinand, and Tom and wife Charlee SCHWENK, Rochester; seven grandchildren,
Kellee [SCHWENK], George [SCHWENK], Brock [SCHWENK] and Abby SCHWENK, Eric
[CHASE] and Scott CHASE, and Sarah PRICE; one sister, Sister Gertrude Deloris,
South Bend; one brother, Gene and wife Carol SCHWENK, Evansville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Gerald [SCHWENK],
Gilbert [SCHWENK], Garland [SCHWENK] and Glenn SCHWENK.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester
with Rev. Alan COX officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home
where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. There also will be visitation at
the funeral home Thursday from 9 a.m. until time to depart to the church. In
lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cancer Institute of St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus.

Keith E. DuBoisOct 3, 1913 - Jan 16, 1999
Keith E. DuBOIS, 85, Sun City Center, Fla., died Saturday at South Bay Hospital,
Sun City Center, Fla.
Born in Rochester to Briggs DuBOIS and Maude BACON DuBOIS, he married Charlotte
MILLER on July 28, 1935 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. DuBois was a retired Sarasota school teacher. He was a past member of the
Grace Baptist Church, Sarasota, and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, Sun
City Center. He was a missionary to Africa and a teacher and house parent at the
Bingham Academy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Survivors include one daughter, Dianne and husband John TURNIDGE, Fort Collins,
Colo.; two sons, Fred and wife E.J. [DuBOIS], Bradenton, Fla., and Jim and wife
Brenda [DuBOIS], Sarasota, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one
sister, Jeanne PADGETT, Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Christopher DuBOIS in 1998, one
brother, William R. [DuBOIS] in 1990, and two sisters, Zetta CWIKLO in 1997 and
Dorcas SMITH in 1998
Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mud Creek Chapel Church, near Speck's Corner
on old U.S. 31 with Rev. John TURNIDGE officiating. Burial will be in Mud Creek
Chapel Cemetery near Speck's Corner south of Rochester. No visitation is
scheduled. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Society. Zimmerman Family Funeral
Home, Rochester is in charge of arrangements.

Harold D. WatsonJan 15, 1932 - Jan 16, 1999
Harold DeLee WATSON, 67, Live Oak, Fla., died 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Naples
Hospital, Fla.
Born in Logansport to James "Ike" and Helen WATSON, he married Heidie
in 1986 in Live Oak, Fla.
Mr. Watson was a retired computer programmer for the state of Florida and a
deacon of the Melody Christian Church, Live Oak, Fla.
Survivors include his mother, Rochester; one son, Dennis and wife Linda WATSON,
Florida; one daughter, Diann WATSON, Florida; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildrn;
one brother, James I. and wife Barbara WATSON, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Donna
and husband Richard PARRISH, Cecil, Ohio, and Doris and husband Raymond LEWIS,
Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Melody Christian Church, Live Oak. Burial
will be in Live Oak Christian Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.ml to the
time of service Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Melody
Christian Church, Live Oak.

Wednesday, January 20, 1999

Chester C. SmithDec. 2, 1917 - Jan 19, 1999
Chester C. SMITH, 81, 211 E. High St., Mentone, died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday at
home of cancer.
He was born Dec 2, 1917, to Ora A. and Pearl MORGAN SMITH in Franklin Township,
Kosciusko County. He married Eula R. SMITH on Sept. 2, 1955 in Tippecanoe. She
survives.
He was a lifelong Mentone community resident. A 1936 graduate of Beaver Dam High
School, he was an auto mechanic for 60 years, 40 years as owner of Chet Smith
Garage. He had a 22-year military career in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and as
a reservist, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He was Mentone Church
of Christ deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a 57-year member of the Free
and Accepted Masons, Mentone Lodge No. 576, the Kosciusko County Shrine, Mizpah
Temple, Fort Wayne and Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne Valley, the American Legion,
and a volunteer firefighter. He also worked for U.S. Postal Service.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Melva and husband Charles STAMBERGER,
Rochester, Betty SMITH, Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Jim [SMITH], Rochester; a
sister Blanche SMITH; and five grandchildren, Jeremy [SMITH] and Jason SMITH and
Melinda [STAMBERGER], Michael [STAMBERGER] and Timothy STAMBERGER. Five
brothers, Morgan [SMITH], Ray [SMITH], Max [SMITH], Paul [SMITH] and Ollie
[SMITH], preceded in death.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev.
Billy STEELE officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home with Masonic rites at 8 p.m. Burial will be at Mentone Cemetery with
military rites by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorials
may be made to Bell Buseum, Mentone.

Ralph E. MeyerOct 23, 1912 - Jan 18, 1999
Ralph E. MEYER, 86, 4424 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, died at 3:55 p.m.
Monday at Lutheran Hospital.
He was born Oct 23, 1912, in Fulton County to Henry Edward and Bertha Irene
BAILEY MEYER. He married Florence C. KOENEMANN on Aug 16, 1947. She died March
14, 1975.
He served three terms as Wayne Township, Allen County assessor, from Jan 1, 1979
to Dec 31, 1990. He was associated with Waddell & Reed as a stock broker for
15 years and was a Fort Wayne real estate agent from 1972 through 1978.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in the Middle East and Pacific theaters
during WWII. He had attended DePauw University. He was a member of Trinity
English Lutheran Church, Senior Club of the church, Fort Wayne Elks Lodge No.
155; and American Legion Post No. 296, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include his companion, Virginia FUNK, Fort Wayne; a step-son-in-law,
Charles HILL, Fort Wayne; two nieces, Laverne ALLMAN, Lebanon, Ohio, and Wanda
KINGSTON, Naples, Fla.; Three step-grandchildren and eight
step-great-grandchildren. A brother, Lawrence MEYER, preceded in death.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Trinity English Lutheran Church, Krauss
Chapel, 405 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, with Rev. C. James CRESS officiating.
Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at D.O. McCOMB & Sons' Foster Park
Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne and one hour prior to services at
the church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to
Emily Flinn Home, Marion.

Thursday, January 21, 1999

Marvin E. WhetstoneJune 2, 1938 - Jan 21, 1999
Marvin Everett WHETSTONE, 60, Akron, died 5 a.m. today at his home.
Born in Mishawaka to Everett and Arvilla PASSWATER WHETSTONE, he married Lou Ann
NICODEMUS on Aug 30, 1971 in Jellico, Tenn. She survives.
Mr. Whetstone was a past employee of Nor Central Co-Op, Bourbon.
Survivors include two daughters, Jeanne GRAHAM and Kim and husband Chris
SMALLEY; three sons, Steven [WHETSTONE] Charles [WHETSTONE] and companion Patty,
and Robert WHETSTONE; eight grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; his mother,
Sebring, Fla.; three sisters, Joan and husband Mike EISER, Mentone, Jewel and
husband Dale WOOD, Tippecanoe, and Joyce SHONK, Sebring, Fla.; two brothers,
Cecil and wife Marge WHETSTONE, St. Cloud, Fla., and Daniel and wife Barb
WHETSTONE, Goshen; several nieces and nephews.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron. Burial
will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery, Tippecanoe. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m.
Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home.

Friday, January 22, 1999

Sylvia S. SmithAug. 11, 1913 - Jan. 21, 1999
Sylvia STAYTON SMITH, 85, Plymouth, died 11:20 Thursday at the Pilgrim Manor
Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born in Tyner to William and Viola CUDNEY JONES, she married Lowell STAYTON on
Dec. 31, 1932, in Argos. He died Feb. 15, 1940. On Oct. 17, 1954, she married
John LEINENBACH In Argos. He died January 1956. On Jan. 6, 1962, she married Leo
RUFFING in Argos. He died Aug. 5, 1972. She then married Donald SMITH on Nov.
27, 1982, in Plymouth. He died Dec. 4. 1998.
Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of the New Vision Community Church of
the Nazarene. Plymouth.
Survivors include one daughter, Doris HOOKER, Plymouth: one son, David and wife
Norma STAYTON, Plymouth; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven
stepchildren; one brother, Ed and wife Juanita WILCOX, Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ruby BAKER and Ruth MAIN,
and a brother, Francis JONES.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Rev. Drennon
STRINGER will officiate. Burial will be in Jordan Cemetery, southwest of Argos.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to the hour of services on
Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials May be made to the Alzheimer's
Association.

John M. ChaneyFeb.1,1936 -Jan.21,1999
John Mullin CHANEY, 62, 3214 Barrett Road, died 5:20 p.m. Thursday at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Born in Connersville to Clyde Otto and Emily GERMAN MULLIN, he.marred Jane
BUCHER on May I 1, 1990 in Rochester. She survives at home. After his parents'
death, he was adopted by Merle Dempsey "Demp" and Hazel CASE CHANEY.
They both preceded in death.
Mr. Chancy was retired from Torin Corporation, Rochester, where he had been
production supervisor. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Free
and Accepted Masons Lodge 79, American Legion Post 36, Fraternal Order of Eagles
652, Indiana Sheriffs Association, National Rifle Association and the Lakc
Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Rochester, Scottish Rite, South Bend,
and Mizpah Temple, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and husband Neil DOMINICK,
Houston, Texas, Barbara Sue and husband Terry HELSIN, Phoenix, Ariz.; one
granddaughter, Brianna DOMINICK, Houston, Texas; one grandson, Malcom HELSIN,
Phoenix, Ariz.; two stepsons, Shannon [PUGH] and Travis PUGH, both of Rochester;
two step grandsons, Alston [PUGH] and Taylor PUGH, both of Rochester; two
brothers, Don and wife Jo MULLIN, San Marcos, Calif, Charles and wife Maureen
MULLIN, Laughin, Nev.; one sister-in-law, Betty MULLIN., Logansport.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, John Phillip CHANEY and a
brother, Bill MULLIN.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Bob WRACHFORD will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday or noon through the hour of services on Monday.
F&AM Lodge 79 will conduct a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the
funeral home.

Jennifer K. OvermyerSept.25, 1954 - Jan. 20, 1999
Jennifer Kingery OVERMYER, 44, 1576 Marborough Lane, Indianapolis, died
Wednesday at her home.
Born in Rochester to Jack K. and Margery HODSON OVERMYER, she owned and operated
Publications +, a home-based desktop publishing company.
She graduated from Rochester Community High School in 1973 and from Indiana
University. She had lived in Indianapolis for almost 20 years, with a few years
spent in Mechanicsburg.
She was a high school cheer leader and a life-long swimming enthusiast who was a
lifeguard and swimming instructor at the Rochester City Pool in the 1970s. She
pnjoyed music, water sports, reading and her cats.
She is survived by her parents; three sisters, Laura O. NELSON, LaGrange,
Elizabeth and husband Gary MADLEM and Sarah O. and husband W.S. WILSON, of
Rochester, two nephews, Jack A. OLDROYD, Elkhart, and Luke WILSON, Rochester: a
niece, Hannah WILSON, Rochester; a step-grandmother, Vivian OVERMYER, Rochester;
aunts June BRINKROEGER, Scottsdale Ariz.; Jean H. HARPER, Naples Fla., Joann and
husband Milton MEIGS, Lake Bluff, Ill.; and numerous cousins. Preceding in death
were paternal grandparents Edyth and Charles OVERMYER, Rochester: maternal
grandparents Florence and Milo HODSON, South Bend; an uncle William BRINKROEGER
in 1981, and a nephew, Robert Michael NELSON in 1989.
Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements. There
will be no calling hours. Private family services are planned. Burial will be in
IOOF Cemetery, Rochester. Public memorial service will set at a later date.

Hazel B. WinterrowdFeb. 20, 1911 - Jan. 22, 1999
Hazel B. WINTERROWD 87, 307 East Main St. Mentone, and formerly of 4340 East
Indiana 14, Rochester, died at 1:35 a.m Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital,
Warsaw.
She was born in Argos to Harley and Ocie SWIHART GARNER. On Oct. 22, 1932, in
Winamac, she married George G. WINTERROWD who died Jan. 24, 1987.
She was a homemaker and former Hart, Schaffner & Marx Corp. employee. She
moved to Rochester from South Bend in 1945 and lived here until moving to
Mentone a year ago.
Surviving are one daughter, Jacksie REIKEN and her husband James, Mentone; four
sons. Robert K. and his wife Karen [WINTERROWD], Rochester; Ronald J. and his
wife Martha [WINTERROWD], Rochester; Garry J. [WINTERROWD], Fort Wayne, and
Robin L. [WINTERROWD], Warsaw; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death arc one sister, Mabel IRWIN and two brothers, Merritt
[GARNER] and Jack GARNER.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home. with the
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Friend may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday and two housr before the services Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Florence WiremanFlorence WIREMAN. 67, 305 South Franklin St., Mentone, died at her residence
at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
Services are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Bernice L. FalconerJuly 29, 1909 - Jan. 23, 1999
Bernice LAMB FALCONER, 89, died 7:20 a.m. Saturday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born in Rossville, Ill. to Samuel J. and Minnie POTTS LAMB, she married John
Edgar FALCONER on Aug. 15, 1936 in Danville, Ill. He died Oct. 21, 1970.
Mrs. Falconer was a retired grocery store clerk and homemaker. She was a member
of the Antioch Church of Christ, Hoopeston, Ill. She was a graduate of Kewanna
High School and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, crafts and country-western music.
Survivors include three half sisters, Dorothy CHIZUM, Isabell BROCKEY and Lois
DOUD, all of Rochester; one sister-in-law, Mathilda "Tillie" LAMB,
Kewanna, with whom she lived; 10 nieces and nephews; 10 great nieces and
nephews, eight great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, one nephew, one
great-nephew, and one great niece.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Cliff GANO officiating. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery,
Rossville, Ill. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until the hour
of services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the
American Heart Fund.

Joan S. BrechbielJune 10, 1928 - Jan. 23, 1999
Joan S. BRECHBIEL, 70, formerly of Peru, died 8:45 p. n. Saturday at Life Care
Center, Rochester.
Born in Peru to John and Hettie FOGELMAN MACK, she married Kenneth A. BRCCHBIEL
in Mexico, Ind. on May 5, 1945. He survives.
Mrs. Brechbief retired from her Peru Utilities dispatcher job in 1990. She
graduated Peru High, School.
Survivors include one son, Terry and wife Yvonne BRECHBIEL, Swayzee; one
daughter, Becky and husband Donnie MULLETT, Peru; five grandchildren, Brenna [BRECHBIEL],
Stace [BRECHBIEL], Terri Ann [BRECHBIEL], April [BRECHBIEL], Chris [BRECHBIEL],
four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded In death by her parents, one brother, John MACK and one sister,
Frances FUQUA.
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main
St., Peru, with Rev. Bob BROWN officiating. Burial will be in Reyburn Cemetery,
Peru. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Florence WiremanMay 1, 1931 - Jan. 22, 1999
Florence WIREMAN, 67. Mentone, died 11:30 a.m. Friday at her home.
Born in Brethett County, Ky. to Ausben and Fannie BACK MARSHALL, she lived in
Mentone for over 30 years.
Ms. Wireman was retired from Kralis Foods, Mentone.
Survivors include one son, Clarence WIREMAN, Richmond; one daughter, Virginia
WIREMAN, Fort Wayne; one sister, Georgetta KOONTZ, Columbia, S.C.; two brothers,
Herbert MARSHALL, North Judson, and Darl MARSHALL, LaPorte; three grandchildren;
one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. today at Mentone Cemetery with Rev. Richard
KOONTZ officiating. There will be no visitation. King Memorial Home, Mentone, is
in charge of arrangements.

Harry L. KottermanSept. 17, 1910 - Jan. 22, 1 999
Harry L. KOTTERMAN, 88, Macy, died 5:30 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Born in Perry Township, Miami County to William Christine FISHLEY KOTTERMAN
married Velma RUNKLE on April 5, 1930 in Denver. She died July 25, 1971. He
later married Flossie MUSSELMAN RUSH on Nov. 14, 1973 in Macy. She survives.
Mr. Kotterman was a farmer, He retired from Torin-Brookside in 1972. He was a
member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Akron.
Survivors include three daughters, Donna and husband Lessel HALTERMAN, Macy,
Wilda and husband Richard SLISHER, Roann, and Lois and husband Michael LYONS,
Rochester: one son, Harold and wife Donna KOTTERMAN, Reynoldsville, Pa.; one
brother, George and wife Jane KOTTERMAN, Rochester; one stepdaughter, Gladys
WARREN, Argos; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter; four step- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Doris [KOTTERMAN], 1, and Sharon
KOTTERMAN, 3, two granddaughters, Kimberly HALTERMAN and Marsha KOTTERMAN; one
great-grandson, Michael BARNES, and one brother, Clarence KOTTERMAN.
Services ate at 1 p.,m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester
with Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Macy Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Fund or Roann Church of the Brethren.

Grant E. ShenefieldNov. 25, 1917 - Jan. 22, 1999
Grant E. SHENEFIELD, 81, Argos, died 6:52 p.m. Fr
Roudebush Veterans Administration Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Bremen to Charles and Minnie HATFIELD SHENEFLELD, he married Alice V.
PARKHURST on Feb. 17, 1942 in Lawrence, N.J. She died March 16, 1997.
Mr. Shenefield was a mechanic for the Gates Chevrolet, Argos and later worked at
R.J.R. Foods, Plymouth., He taught auto mechanics and was a matntenance worker
at Argos High School for many years. He was active in the Argos United Methodist
Church, Marshall County Civil Defense, and the Argos Fire Department. He was
Walnut Township Trustee, a member of the Argos American Legion, Marshall County
Red Cross, the Red Cross Disaster Team, Argos Police Reserves, Argos Boy Scouts
of America, AARP. the Mako 4x4 Club and an Argos Little League coach. A U.S.
Army veteran of World War II, he was a prisoner of war in Germany and received a
Purple Heart. He was a 1937 graduate of Bremen High School. . Survivors include
one daughter, Mary and husband Tim Wharton, Argos; one son, Gary and wife Linda
SHENEFLELD, South Bend; four grandchildren, Staci and husband Bob LYON, Argos,
Sara and husband David ATKINSON, Bristol, and Allison [SHENEFIELD] and Michael
SHENEFIELD, both of South Bend; one great-grandson, Tyler LYON, Argos; one
sister, Gladys MANGUN, Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Veatrice [SHENEFIELD] and
Hazel [SHENEFIELD], and one brother, Ivo [SHENEFIELD].
Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos with Rev. Tony
SCHNEIDERS and Rev. Robin SMITH. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Plymouth,
with military services being conducted by the American Legion and Vetierans of
Foreign Wars. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday or 1 p.m. until
services Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall County
Hospice, Argos Fire Department, Marshall County Red Cross or Argos United
Methodist Church.

Robert M. HooverAug. 23,1906-Jan.23,1999
Robert M. HOOVER, 92 Rochester, died 11:55 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center
Rochester.
Born in Union Township, Miami County to Sidney and Cora HAMILTON HOOVER, he
married Ruby Jeanette WHITE on Sept. 12, 1936 in Marion. She died Nov. 9. 1993.
Mr. Hoover was retired from public service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World
War II, a member of Mexico Masonic Lodge 347, and the Pentecostal Church of God,
Silver Lake.
Survivors include one brother Glenn HOOVER, Rochester; one niece, Ethel WOOD,
Akron; one nephew, Sidney HOOVER, St. Joseph, Mo.; several great and great-great
nieces.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Ethel DANALD, two brothers, Lyle
[HOOVER] and Leslie HOOVER. and one nephew, Allen David HOOVER.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County
with Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. No visitation is planned.
Arrangements are being handled by McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Francis W. Parker Jr., M.D.April 23, 1912 - Jan. 23, 1999
Dr. Francis W. PARKER, died 9 a.m. Saturday at his home, Logansport.
Born in Pawnee City, Neb. to Francis W. and Mamie CALHOUN PARKER, he married Dr.
Camille KILLIAN on Dec. 7, 1958 in Logansport. She survives.
Dr. Parker graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1933 and Northwestern
University Medical School in 1939. He worked at Cook County Hospital, Chicago
before doing internship at Minneapolis General from 1940-41. He was certifted
for ear, nose and throat specialty in 1941 and Eye in 1942 at Northwestern. He
was a U.S. Army veteran doctor from 1942-1945, serving in North Africa and
Italy. He returned to Rockford, Ill. in 1945 to open a practice which he worked
until 1958. He became an associate professor at Northwestern in 1945 and Board
Certified by the American Academy of' opthalmology in 1947. In 1959 he opened
his practice in Logansport and he retired in 1988.
Dr. Parker and his wife were instrumental in getting Logansport Memorial
Hospital accredited and establishing its intensive care unit. They travelled
world-wide in international medical exchange programs. He enjoyed reading,
especially poetry and spending his weekends relaxing in Culver. He was a
president of the Rotary Club in 1966. He was a member of the Logansport Elks
Lodge, Logansport, the Masonic Temple, Rockford,Ill., Scottish Rite 32,
Freeport, Ill., and Teballa Temple Shrine, Rockford. Ill.
Survivors include four sons, Francis W. PARKER III "Bill" and wife
Peggy, Van Nuys. Calif., David John and wife Lori PARKER, Logansport, Clyde B.
and wife Sharon KILLIAN, Dubuque, Iowa, and Paul W. and wife Joelle KILLIAN,
Washington, D.C.; one daughter, Patricia A. and husband Ted, San Leandro,
Calif.; grandchildren, Lauren [PARKER] and Allison PARKER, Parker STRICKLAND,
Michael [KILLIAN], Alanna [KILLIAN], Paul [KILLIAN], Philip [KILLIAN] and
Eleanor KILLIAN.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Dale [PARKER], Theron [PARKER], Wick
[PARKER], and Clayton PARKER and one sister, Miriam STROUP.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Logansport. Burial
will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, with full military honors. Friends
may call from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to
Indiana State Library for the Blind, Attention: Talking Books, 140 N. Senate
Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 46204. Kroeger Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Tuesday, January 26, 1999

Ruby J. DayApril 13, 1923 - Jan 25, 1999
Ruby Jane DAY, 75, Fort Wayne, formerly of Peru, died 7:15 a.m. Monday at
Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
Born to Roy and Nora DAY BEMENDERFER, she married Donald A. DAY on April 6,
1946. He died in 1952.
Mrs. Day was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Dallas and wife Sharon DAY and David and wife Andrea
DAY, all of Ft. Wayne, five grandchildren, Beth [DAY], Sarah [DAY], Heather
[DAY], Adam [DAY] and Kevin DAY; one great-grandchild, Damon DAY.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Burial will be
in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to the hour of services on
Thursday at the funeral home.

Hazel L. CampbellDec 9, 1933 - Jan 24, 1999
Hazel L. CAMPBELL, 66, 4467 W. Olson Road, died 1:51 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph
Medical Center, South Bend.
Born in Culver to Raymond and Triss HUNTER THOMPSON, she married Joe WOLF. He
preceded her in death. She later married Joseph CAMPBELL on July 4, 1964 in
Richland Center, Wisc. He survives at home.
Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Lighthouse Church, Delong.
Survivors include three daughters, Jean CUBN, Decatur, Frances WOLF, Plymouth,
and Judy GOODWIN, Butler; three sons, Allen WOLF, at home, Joe WOLF, Kewanna,
and Roger WOLF, Portland; one brother, Paul and wife Jackie THOMPSON, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Don WOLF in 1996.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Rev. Floyd ALLEN and Rev. Rod RUBERG will officiate. Burial will be in Leiters
Ford Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the
funeral home.

Verna I. FearJan 5, 1912 - Jan 25, 1999
Verna I. FEAR, 87, Argos, died 12:51 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born in Marshall County to Harry and Ellen VANBLARICON KIMBLE, she married
Clifford "Sam" FEAR on March 30, 1929 in Plymouth. He died Dec 7,
1990.
Mrs. Fear was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Argos.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruth J. MERCER, Rochester, and Sharon A.
THOMPSON, Warsaw; one son, Bill L. and wife Phyllis FEAR, Bay Springs, Miss.;
one daughter-in-law, Beverly FEAR, Bourbon; 16 grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Robert D. [FEAR] and an
infant Marvin [FEAR] one sister, Blanche MARKLEY and two brothers, Ray [KIMBLE]
and George KIMBLE.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Rev. Robert MACE
will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call
from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Memorials may
be made to First Baptist Church, Argos.

Harold R. UtterApril 5, 1912 - Jan. 28, 1999
Harold "Hap" R. UTTER. 86, Mentone, died at 5 a. m. Thursday at
Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Akron to Harley R. and Gertrude JOHNSON UTTER, he married Mary A. LOWRY
on Aug. 14, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Mich. She died Dec. 7, 1998.
Mr. Utter owned and operated Utter's Service Station and a delivery route for 39
years in Mentone. He drove a Huckster and bread route during the depression. He
was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church, the Mentone Fire
Department, Mentorie Chamber of Commerce, Mentone Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite
of Fort Wayne, Kosciusko County Shrine and former member of the Mentone Town
Board.
Survivors include one son, Tim and wife JoAnn UTTER, Mentone; one
daughter-in-law, Ann UTTER, Mentone; one brother, Wilbert and wife Lavera UTTER,
Athens; one sister, Josephine and husband Jay SANDERS, Rochester; six
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Terry L. UTTER, July 9, 1998, three
brothers, Dean [UTTER], George [UTTER] and Doty UTTER, and two infant sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mentone United Methodist Church, Mentone. Rev.
Jack THOMPSON and Rev. Will LAWSON Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Mentone
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Memortals may be made to Mentone United Methodist Church or Mentone EMS.

Norman E. WatsonOct. 18, 1923 -Jan. 29, 1999
Norman E. "Norm" WATSON, 75, 1312 Park Road, Rochester, died at 5:40
a.m. today in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Shelby County to Arlie and Edna McNEELY WATSON, he married Geraldine
"Jerry" SMITH on Dec. 12, 1970 in Akron. She survives at home.
Mr. Watson retired as vice president of the Rochester Telephone Company in 1986
with 20 years of service. Previous to that he was employed by General Telephone
Company for 18 1/2 years. He was a World War II veteran and a member of American
Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles and Elks Lodge, all of Rochester; past
commander of the North Manchester American Legion, past director of the Indiana
Wildlife Federation, Indiana Lakes Management Society, member and past president
of the Lake Manitou Association. He was a Purdue basketball fan.
Survivors include two sons, Steve and wife Becky WATSON, Warsaw, and Bruce and
wife Paula WATSON, Columbus, four grandchildren, Nicole [WATSON] and Curt
[WATSON], Warsaw, and Josie [WATSON] and Gabriel [WATSON], Columbus; one sister,
Wilma WILLIAMS, Shelbyville; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth [WATSON].
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Junior BOSE will offlciate. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. American
Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. Friends may call 2-6
p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home.

Saturday, January 30, 1999

Norman E. Watson18, 1923 - Jan. 29, 1999
Services for Norman E. WATSON are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial and military
graveside services will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from
2-6 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Fulton
County Unit.

Florence McMillenSept. 1, 1916 - Jan. 29,1999
Florence E. McMILLEN, 82, 3770 East 400 South, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday at her
rcsidence.
She was born in Peru to Cloyed E. & Lottie BRUCK GRUWELL. On Nov. 10, 1934
she married Gerald D. McMILLEN who died May 30, 1967. She later married Jack
BRUBAKER who died July 17, 1975. She was a homemaker and member of the Green Oak
Community Club.
Surviving are two sons, Gary L. [McMILLEN], Evart, Mich., and Bill D. [McMILLEN],
Rochester; eight grandchildren, Brad McMILLEN, San Diego, Mrs. Jason (Colleen)
WOOD, Indianapolis, Sheila McMILLEN, Rochester; Greg McMILLEN, Rochester; Mrs.
Joe (Jazanne) SCHEUNAMANN, Bozeman, Mont.; Cheryl McMiLLEN, Washington D.C.,
Mitchell McMILLEN, New Milford, Conn., and Jon McMILLEN, Cincinnati, Ohio; a
niece, Janet ROCK; six great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren; 11
step great-grandchildren and one sister, Mildred PFLUEGER, Phoenix, Ariz.
Preceding in death were one step granddaughter, one sister and three brothers.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev.
Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday and after noon Monday. Memorials may be
made to the Heart Fund.

Robert E. FoltzNov. 11, 1925 - Jan. 29,1999
Robert E. FOLTZ. 73, 1049 East 450 North, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday as his
residence.
He was born in Fort Wayne to Eugene and Susie Mae WOODCOX FOLTZ. On April 2,
1960 at Lake Bruce he married Wilma MOW, who survives. He served in the Army
during World War II and was a retired general laborer.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Carol GRIGSBY, Walcottville, one
stepdaughter, Mrs. Lyn (Carole) VEESER, Powers, Mich.: one stepson, Larry
BURNETT, Argos: two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five step
grandchildren, Clayton L. BURNETT, Fort Wayne; Brian BURNETT, Fort Wayne;
Heather STUTZMAN, Rochester and Ryan [VEESER] and Christopher VEESER, Powers,
Mich, and seven step great- grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the
Rev. Brian SEWELL offlciating. Burial will be In the Rochester Citizens
Cemetery. Friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Robert O. ButtRobert O. BUTT, 81, formerly of 629 East 13th St., died at 6:10 p.m. Friday
at ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Winamac.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home.

Monday, February 1, 1999

Mary Jane Van DuyneApril 18, 1911 - Jan. 31, 1999
Mary Jane VanDUYNE, 87, 4646 S. Wabash Road, hester, died 11:15 a.m. Sunday at
Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Rochester to Howard and Minnie ZIMMERMAN HOOD, she married Robert R.
VanDUYNE on June 19, 1948 in Rochester. He died July 11, 1991.
Mrs. Van Duyne was a retired school teacher and past Fulton County probation
officer. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Presbyteri-Anns,
Order of Eastern Star, Elks Lodge, all of Rochester, and a graduate of
Manchester College.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Martha Roynon, Chicago; one nephew, C.
Richard OREN, Rochester; one grand-niece, Elizabeth OREN, Greensburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Hannah OREN and Inez
HOOD.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Robert CRYTZER officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Tuesday and from noon to the hour of services on
Wednesday at the funeral home. Merhorials may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation.

Robert O. ButtNov. 12, 1917 - Jan 29, 1999
Robert O. BUTT, 81, North Manchester, formerly of 629 E. 13th St., Rochester,
died 6:10 p.m. Friday at ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Winamac.
Born in Rochester to Ira E. and Coral FENIMORE BUTT, he married Valma L.
NEWCOMER on May 7, 1938 in Rochester. She died July 7, 1987.
Mr. Butt was a retired union carpenter of Carpenters and Jointers Union Local
413, South Bend. He was a member of Rochester First Christian Church and I.O.O.F.
Lodge 47, Rochester, where he was a member for over 50 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda and husband Lloyd WALTERS, Rochester; one
son, Richard and wife Patsy BUTT, Vivian, La.; seven grandchildren, Brenda
DOWNS, Rochester, Natalie NEGREROS, Akron, Perry WALTERS, Stroh, Becky HARNESS,
Keller, Texas; Elizabeth MABRY, Dallas, Texas, Cindy CHADWICK, Shreveport, La.,
David
BUTT, Vivian, La.: 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice JEFFERIES, Fort
Wayne; one brother, Orville BUTT, Salvisa, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Oren [BUTT] and Harold
BUTT.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeiral Home, Rochester
with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to the hour of service on Tuesday at
the funeral home. The Rochester IOOF Lodge 47 will conduct a memorial service at
7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Christian
Church, Rochester.

Guadalupe V. ArceDec-24,1922 - Jan.29,1999
Guadalupe V. PITA ARCE, 76, Plymouth, died 9:50 p.m. Friday at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Born in Edinburg, Texas to Manuel Villegas and Elvira RODRIGUES, she married
Jose Lubin ARCE on Oct. 4, 1942 in Mission, Texas. He died Dec. 25, 1982.
Mrs . Arce retired as a sewer from Hart Schaffner & Marx, Rochester, in
1993. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Plymouth.
Survivors include two sons, Jose ARCE jr., Plymouth, Carlos and wife Monica ARCE,
Walkerton; six grandchildren; two sisters, Julia PENA, San Antonio, Texas, Sara
LOPEZ, Plymouth; two brothers, Roberto VILLEGAS, Detroit, Mich., Manuel
VILLEGAS, San Antonio, Texas;
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Plymouth with
Rev. Anthony GILLESPIE officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill Cemetery,
Plymouth. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300
W. Madison St., Plymouth. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Mission 2000.

Maurice E. DunnuckJuly 22,1906 - Jan. 29,1999
Maurice E. DUNNUCK, 92, Etna Green, formerly of Mentone, died 7:10 p.m. Friday
at Grace Village Health Care. Winona Lake.
Born in Warsaw to Joseph E. and Alice E. WHEELER DUNNUCK, he married Cathern B.
BLUE on June 29, 1929 in Bourbon. She died June 2, 1993.
Mr. Dunnuck was a lifetime area resident and a farmer. He was a member of
Harrison Center Church. Etna Green.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Elaine FUGATE and husband R.J. HILL,
Mentone, two sons, Kenneth and wife June Eva DUNNUCK, Jackson, Mich., and Forst
and wife Louise DUNNUCK, Etna Green; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn DUNNUCK, one sister, Marie
COLEMAN and one brother, Donald DUNNUCK.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Larry
GOSS officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made
to Gideons International of Harrison Center Church.

Tuesday, February 2, 1999

Ethel B. JordanFeb 3, 1915 - Jan. 30, 1999
Ethel B. JORDAN, 83, Hobart, formerly of Rochester, died Saturday.
Born in Hobart to Edward and Emma ROHWEDDER, she was a retired assembler for
Chamberlain Manufacturing, Akron.
Mrs. Jordan is survived by two sons, Robert and wife Bonnie JORDAN, Hobart,
Donald and wife Kay JORDAN, Olathe, Kansas; two grandchildren;
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road,
Hobart with Rev. Frederic LAMS officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Grace Lutheran Church.

William GoodmanAug.27,1921 - Jan.31,1999
William "Bill" GOODMAN, 77, Hobart, formerly of 1622 Bessmore Park
Road, Rochester, died 12:46 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Medical Center, Hobart.
Born in Fulton County near Leiters Ford to Vernard and Ruby SALTE GOODMAN, he
married Betty J. SLONAKER on Feb. 27, 1943 in Leiters Ford. She died on July 6,
1992.
Mr. Goodman retired from Monarch Oil Company, Hobart, and was a member of United
Teamster Union Local 142. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church,
Rochester.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was awarded five Bronze Stars, Bronze
Service Arrowhead, Distinguished Unit Citation and a Purple Heart.
He was Fulton County Veterans Service Officer for three years and active in the
Veterans of Foreign Wars for 35 years. He was quartermaster and past commander
of Bushemi VFW Post 6921, Gary, VFW state commander, national safety chairman,
and first district commander, and district chairman of Voice of Democracy of
Indiana. He was a member of LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post 36, Fraternal
Order of Eagles 652, both of Rochester, and a life member of the Lake Station
VFW Post 9323. Gubernatorially appointed to the Board of Directors of Indiana
State Soldiers Home for the VFW, he was awarded the state's highest honor,
"Sons of Sagamore of the Wabash" for his VFW work.
Survivors include two daughters; Sandra and husband Robert HIGGIN, and Debra
GOODMAN. all of Hobart; three sons, William Dean and wife Catherine GOODMAN,
Hobart, Bruce and wife Dina GOODMAN, Indianapolis, and Joseph and wife Debbie
GOODMAN, Rochester; nine grandchildren, James and Diane GOODMAN, Oaklawn, Ill.,
Deanna GOODMAN, Robert HIGGINS Jr., Adam GOODMAN and Garrett GAULT all of
Hobart, Brian [GOODMAN], Ryan [GOODMAN] and Christopher GOODMAN, all of
Rochester, and Zachary GOODMAN, Indianapolis,, two sisters, Jeanne WATSON, and
Ruth and husband Harold SOUTH, both of Plymouth, two brothers, Robert and wife
Jean GOODMAN, Rochester, and Richard and wife Betty GOODMAN Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his parents..
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery
where graveside military services will be conducted by the VFW and the American
Legion. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and Wednesday at the funeral home where
the Indiana State VFW will conduct a memorial ser0ce at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Kenneth SwearesMay 11, 1936 - Feb. 1, 1999
Kenneth M. SWEARES, 62, Peru, died Monday at his home.
He was barn in Wabash to Claude and Trella SHRIVER SWEARES.
Mr. Swtares served in the U.S. Army and was a past employee of Chrysler Corp.,
Kokomo. He was a member of Literary Aid.
Survivors include four daughters, Lucinda BRUNDAGE, Sheny SWEARES, both of Peru,
Lisa HUGHES, Burrows, and Brenda KLUDY, Hastings, Mich.: one son, Kenneth
SWEARES, Utah; 13 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter and one grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Sweares was cremated and
his ashes will be buried at Rochester I.O;O.F. Cemetery. Arrangements are being
handled by Flowers-Leecly Funeral Home, Peru.

Wednesday, February 3, 1999

Lillian D. HaupertJune 15, 1926 - Jan 30, 1999
Lillian Dawn HAUPERT, 72, Roann, died 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Wabash County
Hospital.
Born in Miami County to Claude Lyndel and Marie TRACY BURNS, she married Delbert
E. HAUPERT on Jan 16, 1946 in Miami County. He survives.
Mrs. Haupert worked at the G. C. Murphy store in North Manchester for 16 years
and on the family farm. She retired from Heckman Bindery, North Manchester in
1992 after 16 years. She was a member of the Laketon United Methodist Church,
United Methodist Women, and served as chairperson of the Pastor-parish and
trustee committees of the church. She was the Women's leader of the Wabash
County Farm Bureau from 1996 to 1998, secretary of the Pleasant Township Farm
Bureau, a member of the Laketon Pleasant Township Association, past zone
chairperson of the Laketon Lions Club, and past secretary of the Indiana Corn
Huskers Association. She was a 1944 graduate of Gilead High School.
Survivors include four daughters, Janet and husband Jay CLEVENGER, Roann, Diane
and husband Alan BINKERD, North Manchester, Kathy Sue KLINE, Warsaw, and Shirley
and husband Thomas SMITH, New Carlisle; a sister, Marjorie and husband Robert
IHNEN, North Manchester; a brother, Dean and wife Christine BURNS, Macy; eight
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; five
step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Max Edward HAUPERT.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main
St., North Manchester with Rev. Randall WEBB officiating. Burial will be in
Roann Community Cemetery. Friends called from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to Laketon United Methodist Church or
Laketon Lions Club.

Omer L. KingApril 24, 1901 - Jan 29, 1999
Omer Lucius KING, 97, Meadow Vista, Calif., formerly of Rochester, died Friday
at The Guardian Nursing Home, Auburn, Calif.
Born to Josiah Ross and Carrie Alberta HENDERSON KING, he married Della SILVA.
She died Jan 1, 1979.
Mr. King graduated from Rochester High School in 1919 and moved to Tracy,
Calif., where he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. He later worked as a
clerk at Navy Air Station, Alameda, Calif., working his way to being the first
Chief Clerk in the Disbursing office. Over the next 24 years he held several
positions serving longest as Civilian Employment Superintendent. He was also a
"Plank Owner" at NAS Alameda.
King was raised to Master Mason in June 1923 at Mt. Oso Masons Lodge 460, Tracy,
Calif., and later was affiliated with Eureka Lodge 16, Auburn, Calif., where he
was tresurer from 1968-84. He was presiding officer of three York Rite bodies of
the Masonic Lodge in Auburn, where he received his 75-year pin last July. He was
a member of the Ben Ali Shrine Temple, Sacramento, Calif., and was active in Boy
Scouts.
Survivors include two sons, Omer [KING], Jr., Reno, Nev., and John [KING],
Portland, Ore.; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.
Masonic services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of Hills Mortuary,
Auburn, Calif. Friends may call from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northern California Shriner's
Hospitals for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, Calif. 95817.

Dorothy I. HyndmanNov 29, 1937 - Feb 2, 1999
Dorothy Irene HYNDMAN, 61, Culver, died 2:20 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born in Walkerton to Harold and Irene DRIEBELBIS BELL, she married Neil Ray
HYNDMAN on May 20, 1956 in Tyner. He died Feb 13, 1995.
Mrs. Hyndman retired from Hooks Pharmacy, Culver, after 20 years. She attended
numerous meetings near Argos.
Survivors include two daughters, Neala HECKATHORN and Lisa KEMPLE, both of
Culver, one son, Jeff and wife Pam HYNDMAN, Culver; 10 grandchildren; one
great-grandson; her mother, Walterton; two sisters, Jean MAGNUSON, Etna Green,
and Theda and husband Fred CASTEEL, Walkerton; four brothers, Alan and wife Jane
BELL, Harold Jr. and wife Sandy BELL, Michael and wife Kelly BELL, and Kent and
wife Katrina BELL, all of Walkerton; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Lee BELL.
Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Arogs with Rev. Rod
RUBERG officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may
call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services on Thursday.

Thursday, February 4, 1999

Samuel W. WesterhouseJune 30, 1912 - Jan 31, 1999
Samuel W. WESTERHOUSE, 86, Kokomo, formerly of Beaver Dam Lake near Akron, died
at 6:55 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Gulf Coast Hospital, Fort Meyers, Fla.
Born in Reynolds to George and Ella FOREMAN WESTERHOUSE, he married Mary L.
POWELL on Dec 24, 1935 in Wolcott. She survives in Kokomo.
Mr. Westerhouse owned and operated Nu Way Feed & Seed, South Bend, and was a
member of Beaver Dam United Methodist Church and the Tourist Club, Edinburg,
Texas.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol STECHEON, Woodbury, Minn; two sons, Wayne
and wife Emily WESTERHOUSE and Paul WESTERHOUSE, all of Kokomo; 15
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church. Rev. L.
Robert NELSON and Rev. Robert JARBOE will officiate. Graveside services will be
at 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may
call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Friday, February 5, 1999

Lola G. ParkerDec 8, 1905 - Feb 4, 1999
Lola G. PARKER, 93, Mentone, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at her home.
Born in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, to Owen F. and Mariah L. CREAKBAUM
MILLER, she married Walter OVERHOLT in February 1928. He died in 1972. She
married George PARKER in 1963. He died in November 1985.
Mrs. Parker was a homemaker and did housework for other people. She was a member
of Burket United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Violet OVERHOLT and Wilma and husband Robert
NORRIS, all of Mentone; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four
step-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; 33
step-great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Everett and wife Lois MILLER,
Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by nine brothers and three sisters.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Burket United Methodist Church. Rev. Mark
INGLE and Rev. Don POYSER will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery,
Warsaw. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Elizabeth A. DownhamNov 17, 1914 - Feb 4, 1999
Elizabeth Ann PETER DOWNHAM, 84, Logansport, formerly of Lake Bruce, died at
10:45 p.m. Thursday at Miller's Merry Manor, Logansport.
Born in Deer Creek Township, Cass County, to Orton R. and Nora Blanch FOUTS
PETER, she married John T. DOWNHAM on April 21, 1935 in Deer Creek. He died Feb
8, 1996.
Mrs. Downham was a homemaker and a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Logansport.
She was a 4-H leader, a church worker and a Rebekah Lodge member.
Survivors include four daughters, Patricia Ann and husband Richard SMITH and
Jane Ellen and husband Gary PENN, all of Camden, Carolyn "Sue" SHRIVER
and Lois "Irene" GIBBS, both of Logansport; one son, David Ray and
wife Dawn DOWNHAM, Logansport; 10 grandchildren, Thomas [SMITH] and James SMITH,
Deer Creek, Robert SMITH, Rural Deer Creek, Mary Beth MILLER, Walton, Daniel
SHRIVER, Kokomo, Roselea GONZALEZ, Indianapolis, Elizabeth Jane GIBBS, Maryland,
Cassandra STURGEON, Melissa DOWNHAM and David Glen DOWNHAM, all of Logansport;
seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one infant daughter and one sister, Rebecca Peter
TRENT.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Logansport. Rev. Tom
McSHANNOCH and Rev. Sandy HUTCHENS will officiate. Burial will be in Rock Creek
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum
Funeral Home, Logansport, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church and/or Center United Methodist
Church, Logansport.

Richard MillerJune 16, 1962 - Feb 4, 1999
Richard MILLER, 36, 1430 Monroe St., Rochester, died at 4:35 p.m. Thursday at
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born in Hicksville, Ohio to Shelby and Frances MILLER KINCAID. They
survive in Rochester.
Mr. Miller worked at Biomet Corp., Warsaw and Macrotek, Claypool.
Survivors include three sons, Jason [MILLER] and Matthew MILLER, Tippecanoe, and
Austin MILLER, Bourbon; one sister, Tammy FOX, Rochester; three brothers,
Kenneth and wife Dawn KINCAID, Tampa, Fla., Marc KINCAID, Rochester, Brian
BEATTY, Middlesboro, Ky.; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Richard and Gayle ELLER.
Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home,Rochester. Rev. Dan
MUNDT will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Friends may
call from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.

Saturday, February 6, 1999

Delta WhetstoneDelta WHETSTONE, 88, Warsaw, died Friday at her home.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

M. Catherine LewisM. Catherine LEWIS, 81, 1737 East 700 North, near Tiosa, died at 6:48 p.m.
Friday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Monday, February 8, 1999

Delta G. WhetstoneSept 24, 1910 - Feb 5, 1999
Delta G. WHETSTONE, 88, Warsaw, died Friday at her home.
Born in Mentone to Clyde and Alice EMMONS BRUGH, she married Philip WHETSTONE.
He preceded in death.
Mrs. Whetstone owned and operated Palestine Slaughter House. She was a member of
Otterbein United Methodist Church, Atwood.
Survivors include one daughter Donna Jean and husband Aldon SCOTT, Warsaw; two
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Clarabell
BURTON, Pierceton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant daughters, Dorothy
[WHETSTONE] and Evelyn [WHETSTONE]
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Palestine Cemetery. Rev. Michael MALONE
will officiate. Friends may call from noon-1:45 p.m. at King Memorial Home,
Mentone. Memorials may be made to Otterbein United Methodist Church.

M. Catherine LewisFeb 25, 1917 - Feb 5, 1999
M. Catherine LEWIS, 81, 1737 East 700 North, near Tiosa, died at 6:48 p.m.
Friday at her home.
Born north of Richland Center to Henry and Edna MECHLING OSBORN, she married
Robert E. LEWIS on Feb 23, 1936. He died July 18, 1983.
Mrs. Lewis and her late husband operated a maple syrup farm near Tiosa for over
40 years. She was a member of Tiosa Brethren Church where she served as a
deaconess and Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a member of the
former What Not Home Economics Club.
Survivors include two sons, James R. and wife Jean LEWIS and William W. and wife
Joyce LEWIS, all of Rochester; three grandsons, Bryan W. [LEWIS], Chas. S.
[LEWIS] and Ty J. LEWIS, all of Rochester; one granddaughter, Tera C. LEWIS,
Indianapolis; three great-grandsons, Greg [LEWIS], Ryley [LEWIS] and Tyce LEWIS;
two great-granddaughters, Brieanne [LEWIS] and Madalyn LEWIS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, two grandsons and
one great-grandson.
Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Amos COMBS will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and 1 p.m. to the hour of services Tuesday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Tiosa Brethren Church or Alzheimer's
Association.

Tuesday, February 9, 1999

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Wednesday, February 10, 1999

Howard S. KoonsJan 4, 1920 - Feb 10, 1999
Howard S. KOONS, 79, Logansport, died 12:35 a.m. Wednesday at Chase Center,
Logansport.
Born in Cass County to Arthur and Ivie MOHLER KOONS, he married Dorothy WILSON
YOUNKIN on Sept 3, 1976 in Logansport. She survives.
Mr. Koons was a retired metal plater for Midwest Plating Co and a member of the
Logansport Moose Lodge.
Survivors include three daughters, Jane Ann KOBEL, Sunland, Calif., Teresa RUHE,
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Barbara MURRAY, Logansport; one brother, Carl KOONS,
Rochester; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. Art
MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends
may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, February 11, 1999

Virgil RobertsOct 31, 1938 - Feb 10, 1999
Virgil ROBERTS, 60, Tippecanoe, died 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home.
Born in Jackson, Ky. to A. J. and Cora MULLINS ROBERTS, he married Bonnie
RICHARDS on Aug 28, 1985 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Roberts lived in Tippecanoe for 14 years, having moved from Argos. He was a
retired maintenance United Technologies maintenance worker.
Survivors include three sons, Stanley [ROBERTS] and Randy ROBERTS and Michael
and wife Charlene ROBERTS, all of Nappanee; one stepson, David and wife Nikki
SMITH, Mishawaka; two grandchildren, Kevin [ROBERTS] and Ashley ROBERTS; one
step-granddaughter, Alexandria TYLER; one sister, Virgie MARSHALL, Clayhole,
Ky.; two brothers, Tom ROBERTS, DeWitt, Ill. and Ballard ROBERTS, North Judson.
He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
Services are at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Palmer Funeral Home, 314 S. Michigan St.,
Lakeville. Graveside services and burial will be in Fair Cemetery, North
Liberty. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph/Marshall County, 111 Sunnybrook Court,
South Bend, Ind. 46637 or the American Cancer Society, 404 Columbia, South Bend,
Ind 46601.

Lois S. HumphreyOct 8, 1927 - Feb 10, 1999
Lois SAMPSON HUMPHREY, 71, Florissant, Mo., died 1:15 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Joseph's Hospital, St. Charles, Mo.
Born in Wabash to Willard Brooks and Mazie Ann HUDDLESTON SAMPSON, she married
Eugene Channing HUMPHREY. He survives.
Mrs. Humphrey graduated from St. Louis Community College with academic honors in
advertising design and commercial art.
Survivors include two daughters, Beth Ann [HUMPHREY] and Mary Sue HUMPHREY, both
of Kansas City, Kan.; one son, David Channing HUMPHREY, Murietta, Calif.; five
grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis SAMPSON VROOMAN, Fort Myers, Fla. and
Shirley SAMPSON KULDAU, Sun City Center, Fla.; one brother James Willard
SAMPSON, Indianapolis.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Wabash Friends Church with Rev. David PHILLIPS
officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from
2-6 p.m. Saturday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Main Street Chapel, Wabash. Memorials
may be made to American Cancer Society or Wabash Friends Church.

Friday, February 12, 1999

James S. Roe Sr.Nov 13, 1946 - Feb 11, 1999
James Stephen ROE Sr., 52, 3152 Old U.S. 31 North, died 11:25 p.m. Thursday at
his home.
Born in Rochester to Rolland ROE and Donnabelle HARVEY ROE ROGERS, he lived his
entire life in the Rochester community.
Mr. Roe was station manager for Lowe Oil Company, Rochester. He attended Church
of Jesus Christ, Argos. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of LeRoy
Shelton American Legion Post 36, Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Dinalee HOWARD, Plymouth, and Jamie MILLER,
Rochester; one son, James S. Jr. and wife Tami ROE, Argos; five grandchildren,
Nicholas [ROE], Chelsea [ROE], Corey [ROE], Tyler [ROE] and Tristan [ROE]; his
mother, Donnabelle ROGERS, Rochester; one sister, Sharon and husband Daniel
RHOADS, Canton, Ohio; three brothers, Dick and wife Janice ROE, Delphi, Gary and
wife Anna ROE, Rochester, and Kenneth and wife Judy ROE, Macy.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Timothy ROE in 1970.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Church of Jesus Christ, Argos, with Rev. Lloyd
HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may
call from 2-6 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, or one
hour prior to services on Sunday at the church.

James "Glen" LoveMarch 20, 1932 - Feb 10, 1999
James "Glen" LOVE, Denver, died 6:47 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Born in Smithville, Tenn. to William J. and Martha PACK LOVE, he married Martha
C. WEIDEMAN on Oct 15, 1955 in Peru. She survives.
Mr. Love was a 1951 graduate of Chili High School. He served in the U.S. Army
during the Korean War. He was a member of Gilead Masonic Lodge and Ruth Chapter
of Eastern Star, Peru.
Survivors include on daughter, Patricia Darlene and husband Kim CRIPPEN, Denver;
one son, Troy and wife Stacie LOVE, Logansport; three grandchildren, April
GOSNELL, Christena and Jennings CRIPPEN; one brother, William "Landon"
LOVE, Mexico; five sisters, Violet MOSELEY, Peru, Evelyn HOSTETLER and Edna
LINN, both of Mexico, Ruth CONNER, Marke, and Geraldine BROWER, Macy.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Rev.
Richard FOX officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends
may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A Masonic service will be
conducted at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made through
the funeral home to the American Heart Association and/or Paw Paw United
Methodist Church.

Russell J. GlaserFeb 27, 1922 - Feb 12, 1999
Russell J. GLASER, 76, 1201 Main St., Rochester, formerly of South Bend and Fort
Wayne, died 6:45 p.m. Friday at his home.
Born in South Bend to George and Ida KURZHAL GLASER, he married Betty REED on
Sept 28, 1946 in South Bend. She died June 7, 1997.
Mr. Glaser was a retired steamfitter with International Harvester and Studebaker
Corp. He attended Akron Church of God and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War
II.
Survivors include two daughters, Sondra DeJARNETT Fort Wayne, and Ida GLASER,
Indianapolis; one son, Russell G. GLASER, Albion; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; one sister, Leona BURKE, Belvidere, Ill.; close friend,
Betty MAHONEY, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by one grandson and one stepsister, Lucille KISH, South
Bend
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Akron Church of God with Rev. Terry McGARRITY
officiating. Rochester's American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts will
conduct graveside services at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from
3-7 p.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and from noon until
services at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.

Betty B. TombaughFeb 15, 1918 - Feb 12, 1999
Betty B. TOMBAUGH, 80, Warsaw, formerly of Beaver Dam Lake, Claypool, died 6:50
p.m. Friday at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.
Born in Akron to Roy and Loa HALDEMAN MORRIS, she married Robert L. TOMBAUGH on
Aug 5, 1943 in Indianapolis. He died July 19, 1992.
Mrs. Tombaugh was a teller at Akron Exchange Bank.
Survivors include two nieces, Melissa ALEXANDER, Silver Lake, and Jenny GAST,
Akron; two nephews, Mark GAST, Claypool, and Matt GAST, Rochester; two
brothers-in-law, Wayne TOMBAUGH, Mentone, and Albert JENNENS, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Suzanne GAST and Kathleen JENNENS, one
brother, Jack MORRIS, and one niece, Becky HILL.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. L.
Robert NELSON officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call
6-8 p.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to
American Cancer Society or Hospice of Kosciusko County.

Mary K. HarperOct 25, 1925 - Feb 13, 1999
Mary K. HARPER, 73, Kewanna, died 12:22 p.m. Saturday at her home.
Born to Charles and Harriet May GRAVES CORSAUT in Kewanna, she married Elmer R.
HARPER on Nov 6, 1945 in South Bend. He died Sept 23, 1986.
Mrs. Harper was a homemaker and a 1938 graduate of Kewanna High School. She
attended the First Baptist Church of Kewanna for 60 years. She was a member of
the Kewanna Town Council for nine years.
Survivors include one daughter, Vicki HINES, Kewanna; three sons, Richard
HARPER, Cohasset, Minn., Charles HARPER, Boca Raton, Fla., and John HARPER,
Monon; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda HARPER and Judy St. CLAIR,
three brothers and two sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Doug BLANC officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery,
Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to the time of services
on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jane R. WellsOct 21, 1924 - Feb 12, 1999
Jane ROWE WELLS, 74, Syracuse, died 11:48 p.m. Friday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Akron to Ralph D. and Catherine PERSONETTE ROWE, she married Charles
WELLS Jr. He died in 1984.
Mrs. Wells was a homemaker and an area resident since 1985. She was a volunteer
at Goshen General Hospital and an avid golfer.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Montraville WELLS and Charles Rowe WELLS,
both of Denver, colo., and Andrew George WELLS, Hood River, Ore.; two sisters,
Nancy DENTON, San Bernardino, Calif., and Charlotte JOHNSON, Elmhurst, Ill.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eastlund Funeral Homes Harris Chapel with Rev.
Dan HEINCKER officiating. Cremation will take place following the service.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Herman G. DeTurkNov 20, 1922 - Feb 14, 1999
Herman Glenn DeTURK, 76, Akron, died 8:20 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Born in Fort Wayne to Walter M. and Terzah ALHOUSE DeTURK, he lived in Fulton
County area since 1940.
Mr. DeTurk was a punch press operator for 22 years at Safeway Steel Corp.,
Rochester, until he retired in 1988. He was a member of Lake Manitou Moose Lodge
1107 and North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include two daughters, Connie and husband Randy MILLER, Claypool, and
Darlene DeTURK, Alabama; one son, Byron David DeTURK, Tampa, Fla; 12
grandchildren; one sister, Hazel REED, Wabash; five brothers, Clarence and wife
Bernice DeTURK, Mission, Texas, Richard "Dick" and wife Rosie DeTURK,
North Manchester; Guy and wife Martha DeTURK, Rochester, Ralph and wife Marjorie
"Jean" DeTURK, Wabash, and Lewis and wife Lilly DeTURK, Peru; several
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.
Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.ml Tuesday and one
hour prior to services on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to American Heart
Association and/or Leukemia Foundation.

Tuesday, February 16, 1999

Clarence Bretzinger Jr.Nov 3, 1952 - Feb 12, 1999
Clarence BRETZINGER Jr., 46, LaPorte, died 12:01 a.m. Friday at LaPorte
Hospital.
Born in Rensselaer to Clarence and Annabelle DOWNS BRETZINGER Sr., he married
Lori CADY on May 8, 1982 in LaPorte. She survives
Mr. Bretzinger worked as a desk clerk at LaPorte Family YMCA. He was a member of
Countryside Christian Church and participated in Tuesday Night Bible Study.
Survivors include two daughters, Jill Ann [BRETZINGER] and Melanie Rose [BRETZINGER],
both at home; his father and step-mother, Beulah [BRETZINGER], Rensselaer; three
brothers, James [BRETZINGER] and Jerry [BRETZINGER], both of Rochester, and
Richard [BRETZINGER], Remington.
He was preceded in death by his mother in 1979.
A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Friday at Countryside Christian Church with
Rev. Rick CASS officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Gardens,
Rensselaer. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to The Clarence
Bretzinger Memorial Fund in care of Cutler Funeral Home.
Arrangements are being handled by Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte.

John ThompsonFeb 18, 1921 - Feb 15, 1999
John "Richard" THOMPSON, 77, Plymouth, died 4:15 a.m. Monday at St.
Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa to John "Stephen" and Edith ROSS THOMPSON, he
married Mary Ruth HARTMAN on June 12, 1955 in Argos. She survives.
Mr. Thompson was a dry cleaner having worked at Culver Military Academy Dry
Cleaning Shop, Culver, and operated the family farm in Marshall County. He was a
member of First Baptist Church, Argos.
Survivors include one daughter, Susan and husband David STAYTON, Argos; one
granddaughter, Danielle STAYTON, Argos; one grandson, David STAYTON, Argos.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Becky Ruth
THOMPSON in 1970.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Robert
SIEGRIST officiating. Burial is in Argos Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends
may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday or 9 a.m. through the hour of services on
Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist
Church, Argos.

Iola E. Stahl SmileyFeb 23, 1909 - Feb 17, 1999
Mrs. Iola E. [DAVIS] STAHL SMILEY, 89, Lot 83 Whiddens Mobile Home Park,
Frostproof, Fla., formerly of Argos, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Wales,
Fla.
She was born to Isaac and Augusta DAVIS on Feb 23, 1909, in Dubois, Pa. She
first married Harry STAHL, who preceded in death. She then married Hugh M.
SMILEY on Dec 27, 1959 in Valparaiso. He died Sept 30, 1995.
She moved to Frostproof 25 years ago from Argos. She was a homemaker and
attended Argos United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Earl STAHL, with wife Alice, Calumet City, Ill; eight
grandchildren, one of which is Allen STAHL, with wife Kathleen, Evergreen Park,
Ill; three step-daughters, Pauline D. SMILEY and Nancy J. KOELLER, with husband
Oscar, of Brookeville, Ohio, and Cheryl BROOKS, with husband Jerry, Salem, Wisc;
two stepsons, Hugh M. SMILEY Jr., with wife Debbie, and Tommy SMILEY, of Lady
Lake, Fla; two sisters, Minnie KETE, Chicago, and Linda PAWN, New Jersey; one
brother Herbert DAVIS, Lansing, Ill. She was preceded by two daughters, Betty
STAHL and Virginia McARTHUR and two sons Warren [STAHL] and Harry STAHL.
Services are 10:30 ;a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Visitation is
one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery,
Argos.

Joann Stallcup-KingeryJune 4, 1942 - Feb 13, 1999
Joann STALLCUP-KINGERY, 56, Las Vegas, died Feb 13 at Shadow Mountain, Nev.
She moved to Las Vegas from Indiana in 1972. She was born in Fulton and
graduated from Fulton High School. She had lived in Rochester. She was a
wardrobe attendant at MGM.
Survivors include her mother, Lena KINGERY; a daughter, Ronda FAIRCHILD; three
brothers, John [STALLCUP], Bill [STALLCUP] and Phillip [STALLCUP]; two sisters,
Dolly [STALLCUP] and Dorothy [STALLCUP] and three grandchildren.
Memorial services were today at Desert Memorial Chapel in Las Vegas.

Vivvian H. OttoVivvian H. OTTO, 73, 2951 Parkland Drive, Orlando, Fla., land formerly of
Fulton County, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday at her home. Arrangements are pending at
Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.

Saturday, February 20, 1999

Versia Lee IsermanMay dp, 1933 - Feb 18, 1999
Versia Lee ISERMAN, 65, of 505 1/2 Humboldt St., Watertown, Wisc., died Thursday
at her home.
Born in Tompkinsville, Ky., lto Elmer and Clonia SPEARS CAPPS, she had been
employed at Brandt's, Roger's TV and Appliance and was a seamstress for Fischers
Department Store, all in Watertown.
She was an avid bowler and gardener. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary No. 7852
in Watertown.
Survivors include her mother, Clonia CAPPS, Greencastle; Three daughtters, Debra
KELMAN and husband Jerry and Susan KLEBA, of Watertown, and Vicki BRUCE, with
husband Tom, of Rochester; three sons, Brian ISERMAN and wife Sharie, Watertown,
Terry ISERMAN and wife Michelle, Freeport, Ill., and Randy VOORHEES with wife
Cheryl, Evansville; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; six sisters,
Ersie "Jane" LIGHTING and husband Estel, Veedersburg, Martha DAVIS,
Sherman, Miss; Judy BEAMAN, Anna BERRY, Vennie "Fanny" Rea DAWSON and
Ruth Ann WILLIAMS, all of Greencastle; and six brothers, Elvin CAPPS, John
CAPPS, Gilbert "Dale" CAPPS, Robert CAPPS, Edward CAPPS and Raymond
CAPPS, all of Greencastle.
She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Junior Ray CAPPS.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St.,
Watertown. Rev. Gail BRODERSEN-HEINS, Immanuel Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and Sunday until time of service at the funeral
home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown.

Vivvian H. OttoJune 6, 1925 - Feb 19, 1999
Vivvian H. OTTO, 73, 2951 Parkland Drive, Orlando, Fla., formerly of Fulton
County, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday at her home.
Born to Merrit and Katy SMALL GAULT in Midland County, Mich., she lived in
Florida since Nov, 1998. She had also lived in LaGrange, Cicero and the
Fletcher's Lake area in Indiana, and in Illinois, Nebrasks, Missouri and
Michigan.
She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Larry and wife Sandra OTTO, Omaha, Neb; Jack and
wife Margaret OTTO, Orlando, Fla; Lenn Kevin and wife Judy OTTO, Collegedale,
Tenn; six grandchildren, Marcella and husband Randy HANSON, Aitkin, Minn; Doreen
and husband Steven PESTER, Montrose, Colo; Andria and husband Bobby CHEEVER,
Apopka, Fla; Janelle and husband John WEEDEN, Orlando, Fla; Rachel OTTO and
Jonathan OTTO, Collegedale, Tenn; four great-grandchildren, Calvin JAMES,
Aitkin, Minn; Jessica CHEEVER, Apopka, Fla; Kara WEEDEN and Jay WEEDEN, Orlando,
Fla; two brothers, Elium and wife Donna GAULT, Hazelet, N.J.; Earl and wife Ruth
GAULT, Deedsville; three sisters, Essie SIDERS, Kewanna; Donna and husband Paul
REFFETT, LaGrange; and Nellie and husband Bob McGREW, Fulton.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna CHAMP and Bessie E. KIRK, and by
four brothers, two infants, Lloyd [GAULT] and George GAULT.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fletchers Lake Cemetery. Rev. Bela
KOBOR will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family
Funeral Home, Fulton. Memorials should be made to the American Cancer Society.

Monday, February 22, 1999

Rev. Clifton J. WilkinsJan 25, 1944 - Feb 20, 1999
Rev. Clifton John WILKINS, 55, 1794 Bachelor Lane, Rochester, died 8:25 a.m.
Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Scranton, Pa. to Rev. Clifton E. and Rev. Johanna KRONBERG WILKINS, he
married Linda D. HILLARD on July 17, 1965 in Milesburg, Pa. She survives.
Rev. Wilkins was pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Rochester from 1982 to
1995. He came to this area from Crestview, Pa. He was a member of Faith Outreach
Center, Rochester. He graduated from Central Bible College, Springfield, Mo. in
1973, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam conflict.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia J. WILKINS and Christina L. GRAHAM,
both of Rochester; one son, Clifton John WILKINS, Jr., Nyona Lake; six
grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie J. and husband Gordon GOOD, Rochester, and
Sandra M. and husband Kenneth ARMENTROUT, The Colony, Texas; one brother, Rev.
Michael N. and wife Karen WILKINS, Rochester; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester
with Rev. Daniel MUNDT officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery,
Rochester. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to the hour of
services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Faith
Outreach Center, Rochester.

Joseph G. WahligNov 9, 1909 - Feb 22, 1999
Former Athens resident Joseph G. WAHLIG, 89, died 8 p.m. Monday at Lutheran
Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born in Miami County to Charles and Ruth FLENNER WAHLIG, he married Ruth Louise
CLEMANS on Dec 4, k1937 in Fulton County.
Mr. Wahlig was a farmer and a member of the Gilead United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Larry and wife Donna WAHLIG, Fort Wayne; two
daughters, Andrea and husband David DAY, and Audrey and husband Jerry BUEHAN,
all of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother,
Robert and wife Cleo WAHLIG, Angola.
He was preceded in death by one son, Lowell WAHLIG, one sister, Ersie WAHLIG,
and one brother, Francis WAHLIG.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with Rev. George
HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8
p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Henrietta L. CarpenterJan 28, 1915 - Feb 22, 1999
Former Mexico resident Henrietta Lee CARPENTER, 84, died 7:40 p.m. Monday at
Miller's Merry Manor, Peru.
Born in Mexico to Charles L. and Ruth E. MARTIN McGUIRE, she married Fred
Clifton CARPENTER on July 6, 1933 in Peru. He preceded in death.
Mrs. Carpenter was a clerk at Montgomery Ward and Senger Dry Goods Store, Peru.
She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church, Peru Women of the Moose Auxiliary,
Loomers Club, Peru, Amaranth Court 4, Logansport, and a 50-year member of Macy
Chapter 124 Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include one daughter Marcia Jean and husband Robert APPLETON, Peru;
one son Fred L. and wife Zell CARPENTER, Peru; seven grandchildren, Diana HARMON
and Stephanie SMITH, both of Peru, Robert L. APPLETON, Greentown, Becky LATTA,
Decatur, Peter CARPENTER, Orange Park, Fla, Stacy RINGEISEN, Amboy, and Fred
CARPENTER, Kokomo; eight grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters,
Betty Jane LANDES, Peru, and Peggy BOLINGER, Wheaton, Ill.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles William McGUIRE, and eight
half-brothers and sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Rev. Mardy
Von HARTEN and Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Deloris M. RobertsJan 6, 1935 - Feb 23, 1999
Deloris M. ROBERTS, 64, Warsaw, died 6:41 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Rochester to Charles W. and Reathal THOMAS CLINGER, she married James E.
ROBERTS on Feb 24, 1956. He survives.
Mrs. Roberts was a processor at Kralis Brothers, Mentone, for 10 years, retiring
in 1992.
Survivors include two sons, Charles ROBERTS, Pierceton, and Dale ROBERTS, Silver
Lake; one daughter, Rita ROBERTS, Warsaw; eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Services are 12:30 p.m. Friday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw with Rev. Chad
BURKHART officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may
call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, February 25, 1999

Annabelle Newton-SynnesSept 3, 1921 - Feb 24, 1999
Annabelle NEWTON-SYNNES, 77, Macy, died 12:01 a.m. Wednesday at Riverview
Hospital, Noblesville.
Born in Henry County to Walter and Mamie E. PIERCE BESS, she married Harry G.
NEWTON on Jan 23, 1946 in Indianapolis. He died May 4, 1981.
Mrs. Newton-Synnes was a homemaker and a member of Macy Christian Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Beth NEWTON-CHAPEL and husband Don CHAPEL,
Macy, and Cathy Sue and husband Greg MARTIN, Fishers; one brother, Harold WANTZ,
New Castle; one sister, Lorene PAUL, Knightstown; one grandson.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl R. [BESS] and Cecil BESS, and
two sisters, Lillian GORDON and Lucille SMITH.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor David
WELSH officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville. Friends
may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Macy Christian Church.

Raymond PickensNov 14, 1920 - Feb 23, 1999
Raymond PICKENS, 78, Lucerne, died 7:41 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Medical
Center, Lafayette.
Born in Fulton County to Frank E. and Blanche M. MORRIS PICKENS, he married Vera
F. HUBENTHAL on May 2, 1943 in Lucerne. She survives.
Mr. Pickens was a retired farmer and Standard Oil Co. deliveryman, and a Metea
and Caston school bus driver. He was a member of Metea Baptist Church and was
active in helping transport handicapped children to special events.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia and husband Robert COSNER, Powhatan,
Va., Judy and husband Dave HOWARD, Logansport, and Vicki and husband Dr. James
AYERS, Lucerne; one son, Richard and wife Candi PICKENS, Clio, Mich.; a twin
brother, Ralph PICKENS, Lucerne; three brothers, Clifford [PICKENS], Lucerne,
Clyde [PICKENS], Logansport and Frank [PICKENS], Jr., Kokomo; one sister, Esther
BOOKS, Rochester; step-mother, Hazel PICKENS, Logansport; eight grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, two brothers and one granddaughter.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Metea Baptist Church with Bryan CLEMENS
officiating. Burial will be in Metea Cemetery, Lucerne. Friends may call from
2-8 p.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home and one hour prior to
services at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association
or Metea Baptist Church.

Donald L. CrabillSept 18, 1940 - Feb 25, 1999
Donald LeRoy CRABILL, 58, Wabash, died 4:25 a.m. Thursday at his home.
Born in Rochester to Calvin and Marjorie GARNER CRABILL, he married Esther
LANTIS on June 5, 1965 in Goshen. She survives.
Mr. Crabill was a pastor and a member of the Northern Indiana Conference of the
United Methodist Church for 33 years. He served at Mount Zion/Pleasant Lake,
Angola 1967-69, at Kokomo Zion 1969-75, at Lydick, South Bend 1975-81, at Berne
Trinity from 1981-89, at Ligonier from 1989-93, and 1993 to the present at
Christ United Methodist Church, Wabash. He was a member of the North Indiana
United Methodist Board of Global Ministries and active in the Wabash Area
Ministerial Association.
Survivors include his mother, Marjorie and husband Lester ZELLER, Rochester; two
sons, Chris CRABILL, Boulder, Colo., and Mike CRABILL, Deerfield, Ill.; one
daughter, Suzanne and husband Tom HIMKA, LaCenter, Wash.; three sisters, Carol
and husband Ray HUPF, San Jose, Calif., Sharon and husband Doug HARRIED,
Trenton, Ill., and Judy and husband Jerry LEWIS, Rochester; three
granddaughters.
Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Christ United Methodist Church, 477 N. Wabash St.,
Wabash, with Rev. Bill MOON, Bishop Woodie WHITE, and Rev. Cynthia REYNOLDS
officiating. Cremation will take place. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday at
Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel, Wabash and one hour prior to
services on Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to Garrett Evangelical
Theological Seminary Scholarship Fund or Operation Classroom.

Robert W. KeimJuly 13, 1901 - Feb 25, 1999
Robert W. KEIM, 97, EstendaCare, Rochester, formerly of 2530 E. 400 S., Green
Oak Community, died 8:50 p.m. Thursday at EstendaCare.
Born in Fulton County to William Ira and Nellie NEWELL KEIM, he married Myrtle
F. JEWELL on Aug 16, 1921 in Rochester. She died Nov 11, 1972.
A retired farmer, he was a member and past master of Lincoln Masonic Lodge,
Macy, Order of Eastern Star, Macy, Mizpah Shrine, Indianapolis, South Bend
Scottish Rite, and Murat Temple, Indianapolis.
Survivors include one son, Fred B. KEIM, Rochester; one grandson, Keith KEIM,
Rochester; one granddaughter, Jane and husband Chad CRIPE, Philadelphia, Pa.;
five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one infant son and one sister, Myra LOWE.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Don BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester Odd Fellows
Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to Lincoln Masonic Lodge.

Margaret GreerApril 30, 1910 - Feb 25, 1999
Margart Ruby GREER, 88, Twelve Mile, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday at Memorial
Hospital, Logansport.
Born in Cass County to Edward and Emma MYERS PINDER, she married Ora P. GREER on
April 6, 1929 in Kewanna. He died April 28, 1995.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve
Mile.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary WILSON, Muncie, three grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death with her husband were two sisters, Eileen GUY and Thelma
BABBE, and three brothers, Robert PINDER, Harold PINDER and John PINDER.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Visitation is from
4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery,
Mexico.

Michele L. GrafSept 30, 1966 - Feb 23, 1999
Michele L. GRAF, 32, 930 Pontiac St., died at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Rochester.
She was born in Newport News, Va. to Edward E. JOHNSON, now of Springfield,
Mass., and Dr. Helen H. GRANT now of Coldwater, Mo. She lived in this area for 3
1/2 years and worked for Home Health Care, Rochester, and had worked at various
doctors' offices.
Surviving are her ex-husband Charles AULT, Rochester; her parents; two sons
Zachariah R. SPAULDING, Massachusetts, and Noah D. AULT, Rochester; two sisters,
Carolyn A. DeGARZA, Santa Fe, N.M. and Rebecca D. GRANT, Coldwater, Mo., and
Jamison K. COIN, Yankton, S.D.; one half-sister, Daren JOHNSON, Springfield, lMo.,
and maternal grandparents Everett C. and Marion HURDIS, Denton, Texas. Preceding
in death were her paternal grandparents.
Private services will be at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert
CRYTZER officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.

Kenneth D. ReedMay 16, 1926 - Feb 26, 1999
Kenneth Devon REED, 72, Roann, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday at Parkview Hospital,
Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient since Wednesday.
He was born in North Manchester to John and Elizabeth FLOOR REED. He was a
lifetime resident of the Roann and Macy areas. On Oct 22, 1949 in Rochester he
married Ann Marie REED, who survives. He worked at North Manchester Foundry
before retiring in 1989 and was a member of St. Roberts Catholic Church, North
Manchester.
Surviving with his wife are three sons, Michael J. and his wife Maureen [REED],
Naples, Fla.; David A. and his wife Pam [REED]], Noblesville, and Daniel W.
[REED], North Manchester; seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; three
sisters, Carol FIKE and her husband John, North Manchester; Rosea CAMPBELL and
her husband Hugh, Wabash, and Imogene ROCK, Larwill, and four brothers, Harold
and his wife Lucille [REED], North Manchester; Donald [REED] North Manchester;
Delbert [REED], North Manchester, and Glen and his wife Bonnie REED, Wabash.
Preceding in death with his parents are one son, Kenneth [REED], one sister,
Ruth [REED] and one brother, Howard [REED].
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Robert's Catholic Church, North
Manchester with Father Ronald RAMENADEN officiating. Burial will be at Plainview
Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Foster and Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, where a prayer vigil will be held at 6:45 p.m.

Monday, March 1, 1999

Joseph O. CollinsJune 8, 1929 - Feb. 27, 1999
Joseph O. COLLINS, 69, Kewanna, died 5 p.m. Saturday at Hines Veterans Hospital,
Hines. Ill. Borin in Fulton County to Clyde S. and Clara H. OLSEN COLLINS, he
married Loma Lou WARFIELD on June 18, 1950 in Kewanna. She survives.
Mr. Collins retired from the U.S. Marines due to a service-related disability.
He was a member of United Methodist Church, Cherry Point, N.C., Disabled
Veterans of America, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and a life member of James
F. Talbott VFW Post 1121, Kewanna.
Survivors include two sons, Gregory J. and wife Judy COLLINS. and Doran L. and
wife Martie COLLINS, all of Kewanra; one brother, James COLLINS, Navarre, Fla.;
three grandsons, Justin and wife Nicki COLLINS, Twelve Mile, Brandon and wife
Tracey COLLINS, Lafayette, and Troy COLLINS; one granddaughter, Dana Jo and
husband Ron SMITH Jr., Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Todd WILSON officiating. Burial and graveside military services will
be in Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday
and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to one's
favorite charity.

Robert W. KeimJuly 13,1901 - Feb. 25,1999
The following information was inadvertently omitted from the Robert W. KEIM
obituary.
Mr. Keim was a former Rochester Township Trustee and past member of the
Rochester Community School Board of Trustees.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home,
Rochester.

Bessie O. FettersOct. 22, 1903 - Feb. 28, 1999
Bessie Oleta FETTERS, 95, Peru, died 8:20 a.m. Sunday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Born in Miami County to Charles and Nora DAVIS BEETS, she married John FETTERS
on March 29, 1924 in Miami County. He died Sept. 23, 1989.
Mrs. Fetters was a 1922 graduate of Kokomo High School. She attended Bennetts
Switch United Methodist Church and Paw Paw United Methodist Church, both in
Miami County. She and her husband operated the Curve In Filling Station south of
Peru for many years. In recent years, she was known as the "Shell
Lady" from shells she collected in Florida and made into crafts sold at
Heritage Days, Peru and other street fairs in the area.
Survivors include two daughters, Ellnora and husband Joe BISSNETT, Sebring,
Fla., and Rev. Connie and husband Jerry PAYNE, Peru; two sisters, Nellie SCOTT,
Franklin, and Juanita ASCENZIA, Waterford, N.Y.; four granddaughters, Mary Ann
BISSNETT HART, Pine Bluff, Ark., Barbara BISSNETT TAYLOR, St. Petersburg, Fla.,
Carmen PAYNE KUHN, Peru, and Jennifer PAYNE,, Kokomo; three grandsons, Joe
BISSNETT, Nashville, Tenn., Eric and Shawn PAYNE, both of Peru; 10
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded In death by her parents, one sister and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S.
Chippewa Road, Wabash with Rev. Richard K. FOX officiating. Purial will be in
Rankin Cemetery, Bunker Hill. Friends may call 12-2 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home. Following the funeral the family also receive friends at the home
of Connie and Jerry PAYNE, Route 2, Peru after 5 p.m. Mcmorials can be made to
Bennetts Switch United Methodist Church or Paw Paw United Methodist Church.

Geneva J. ShivelyJan. 19,1913 - Feb. 28,1999
Mrs. Geneva Jane SHIVELY, 86, 3216 18B Road, Tippecanoe, died at 5:20 a.m.
Sunday at home.
She'was born Jan. 19, 1913 in Twelve Mile to Vernon and Laura Belle HUFFMAN
BAER. She married Claude Russell SHIVELY on June 1, 1933. He died Jan. 18, 1988.
She graduated from Tippecanoe School in 1930 and lived most of her life in
Tippecanoe. She was a homemaker and worked at Tippecanoe School. She was a
member of Old Foster Chapel Church north of Bourbon.
Survivors include: Three daughters and their husbands, Sally and Ernest HEIGHWAY,
Richmond, Eleanor and Glen DEATON, Columbus, and Nancy and Larry McPHERRON,
Plymouth; two sons and their wives, Dale and Doris [SHIVELY], Nappanee, and Joe
and Linda [SHIVELY], Jacksonville, Fla.; 15 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary "Dee Dee" HOLSTON, South Bend,
and Daisy MARKLEY. with husband Richard, Bonita Springs, Fla.; two brothers and
their wives, Donald and Maebelle BAER, Mishawaka and Richard and Ramona BAER,
Tippecanoe. Also preceding her in death were three sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Deaton Funeral Home, 115 S.
Main St., Bourbon, with Pastor Mark HUTCHINSON of Sunrise Chapel officiating.
Burial will be in Stoney Point Cemetery north of Etna Green. Visitation is from
4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall
County Hospice or Gideons International.

Ernest R. Van MeterJune 6, 1923 - Feb. 28, 1999
Earnest R. Van METER, 75, 3568 E. 850 North, Lucerne, died at 1:16 p.m. Sunday
at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
He was born to George F. and Lovie Ann FIEDLER Van METER on June 6, 1923, in
Bethlehem Tov,rnship, Cass County.
A lifetime resident of the Metea .Community, he graduated from Metea High School
in 1941. He was a semi-retired farmer and member of Metea Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one sister, Betty (Mrs. Louis) ZIMMER, Royal Center; two
brothers, George W. [VanMETER], Lucerne, and Donald W. [VanMETER], Woodstock,
Ga.;and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha
STUDEBAKER and Mildred RANS, and two brothers, Daniel [VanMETER] and Walter [VanMETER].
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Metea Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan
CLEMANS officiating. Burial is at Zion Cemetery at Lease's Corner. Visitation is
from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Fulton and one hour
prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to Metea Baptist Church.

William A. RussellOct. 16, 1913 - March 1, 1999
William A. RUSSELL, 85, Winarnac, died 9:15 a.m. Monday at his home.
Born in Winamac to E. John and Glenna SWAYZE RUSSELL, he married Olga KOPKEY on
Sept. 15, 1940 in Winamac. She survives.
Mr. Russell was a partner with other family members in Russell's Trading Post
for 50 years, retiring in 1979. He was a deacon and trustee of First Christian
Church, Winamac, past president of Winamac Kiwanis Club, Kiwanian of the Year in
1983-84, and had perfect attendance for 32 years. He was a 50-year member and
past master of Winamac Masonic lodge 262 Free and Accepted Masons, the South
Bend Scottish Rite, ORAK Shrine Temple-Michigan City, and a hospital unit member
of ORAK Temple Division of Shrine Hospitals organizing and coordinating the
first free screening clinic for crippled and burned children at Pulaski Memorial
Hospital. He was past worthy patron of Tippecanoe chapter Order of Eastern Star
96, Winamac, member and past vice president of Pulaski-Starke Shrine Club,
member of Pulaski-Starke Shrine Jeep Patrol, and Pulaski County Shrine Club. He
was a charter member of the Eagle's Lodge 2580, Winamac, the Pulaski County
Historical Society, Pulaski County Arts Association and past treasurer for
Pulaski County chapter of American Red Cross. A member of Winamae High School
Alumni Association, he served as chairman of the Advisory Board. A member of the
Winamae Investment Club and Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, he received the
chamber's Harold J. Halleck Community Service Award in 1989.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol Sue and husband Martin TORGERSON,
Rochester; one grandson, Bill and wife Kate TORGERSON, Macy; two grandughters,
Anne TORGERSON, Indianapolis, and Aspen GUNDY, Muncie.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Judy GUNDY, four brothers, Fred [RUSSELL],
Joe [RUSSELL], Dick [RUSSELL], and Jack [RUSSELL], and four sisters, Pat BOHM,
Betty CRATER, Virginia RUSSELL, and Mary Jane RUSSELL.
Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Winamac with Rev. Tony
ALONZO officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday at Frain
Mortuary, 305 E. Main St., Winamae, and after noon Thursday at the church.
Kiwanis memorial services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital, First
Christian Church, or a charity of one's choice.

Emil R. SiekmannMarch 8, 1918 - March 1, 1999
Emil Robert SIEKMANN, 80. 1421 Pontiac St., Apt. 1, died 4:50 p.m. Monday at his
residence.
Born in Staten Island, N.Y. to Emil and Emma BLUM SIEKMANN, he married Marie
Gladys FITCH on April 8, 1951 in St. Augustine, Fla. She survives.
Mr. Siekmann was an inspector and tool and die maker for Singer Sewing Machine,
Elizabeth Port, N.J., where he retired in 1973. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Jacksonville, Fla. He moved from Denville, N.J. to Florida in
1973. Although stricken with polio at the age of seven, he earned a private
pilot's license, participated in amateur auto racing, played saxophone with his
own band during the 1940's and was an artist. He was best known for building
miniature detailed houses and was featured in hobbyist publications and local
newspaper feature articles.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa SIEKMANN, Rochester, and Karen SIEKMANN,
Delhi, N.Y.; one son, Mark and wife Kim SIEKMANN, Pompano Beach, Fla.; one
sister, Kathryn BRIDGES, S.C.; one brother, Frank SIEKMANN, Kutztown, Pa.; one
godchild, Kathy POVELAITIS, South Carolina; five grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Emma MARKUSSEN.
Private services will be held in Jacksonville, Fla. Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, is handling local arrangements.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or March of Dimes.

Lucille P. DuBoisOct 22, 1915 - Feb 27, 1999
Lucille P. DuBOIS, 83, Life Care Center, formerly of 817 Madison St., died 1:50
a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Oconto, Wisc. to Fred and Emeline BOURSCIER SMITH, she married Robert O.
DuBOIS on Jan 5, 1935 in Plymouth. He died on April 17, 1973.
Mrs. Dubois, with her husband and son Howard, co-owned B.F. Fretz Abstract
Company, Rochester. She was active in Rochester First Christian Church, serving
as chairwoman of the Mission Committee, and teaching Sunday School and Junior
Church. She was director of senior activities at Rochester Civic Center,
Secretary of the Fulton County AARP and member of Fulton County Council on
Aging, United Ministries, and Prill School Museum.
She received the Rochester and Lake Manitou Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Community Service Award in 1983.
Founder and leader of the senior citizens Golden Agers musical and comedy group,
she was prominent local entertainer and piano player for Pam & Louise Dance
Studio, at Maggie's Restaurant and area nursing homes.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Ellen BIDDINGER, Ho Chi Minn City,
Vietnam; two sons, Howard Allen and wife Anita DuBOIS, Rochester, and Marvin
James and wife Cindy DuBOIS, Plano, Texas; nine grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; son-in-law, James Z. BAKER, Logansport; one sister Monica
"Mona" BARLOW, Raymond, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Colette BAKER in 1993 and by three
half brothers.
Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Rochester First Christian Church with Rev. Chris
DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may
call 3-8 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. The family
will receive friends for an hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may
be given in memory of Lucille DuBois and her daughter, Colette Baker, to the
American Cancer Society.

David F. SandersApril 7, 1909 - March 1, 1999
David Franklin SANDERS, 89, Elkhart, died 9 p.m. Monday at Eastlake Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart.
Born in Vienna, Ill. to Franklin David and Augusta McCUAN SANDERS, he married
Mildred H. BOST on Sept 12, 1931 in Belknap, Ill. She survives.
A farmer and machinist, he worked for the Illinois State Highway Department for
eight years, and for Moore's Time Saving and E1uipment Inc., Elkhart, before
retiring in 1975.
Survivors include three daughters, Helen and husband William Everett FORD,
Elkhart, Marcella S. PHILLIPS, Tippecanoe, and Lillian and husband J.A. STEELE,
Paris, Tenn; five sons, James F. [SANDERS], Elkhart, Thomas G. [SANDERS],
Granger, Lowell L. [SANDERS], Reading, Mich., David G. [SANDERS], Goshen, and
Alan D. [SANDERS], Granger; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 12
step-great-grandchildren 19 ste-great-grandchildren; one brother, James L.
SANDERS, Vienna, Ill.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, one sister and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, Elkhart
with Rev. Terry ZEHR of Sunnyside Mennonite Church officiating. Graveside
service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Vienna Fraternal Cemetery, Vienna, Ill.
Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the American Lung Association.

Thursday, March 4, 1999

Opal FlintDec 14, 1920 - March 4, 1999
Opal FLINT, 78, Clinton, Mich., died today at Beach Nursing Home, Monroe, Mich.
Born in Salyersville, Ky., to George and Maude BAILEY COLLINSWORTH, she married
Virgil FLINT on May 8, 1937 in Salyersville, Ky. He died Aug 4, 1988.
Mrs. Flint lived in Clinton more than 60 years. She worked for Clinton Woolen
Mills and was a school crossing guard. She was a member of the Clinton
Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Susie HILTON, Rochester, and Phyllis and
husband William LINDENMANN, Ann Arbor, Mich.; two sons, Douglas FLINT, Clinton,
and Tony FLINT, Ann Arbor; four grandchildren, Wanda and husband Terry FORSHEE,
Petersburg, Mich, Eric CLICK, Rapid City, S.D., William GRIFFITH, Warsaw, and
James GRIFFITH, Rochester; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Olga COX,
Manchester, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Heather PROVOST, in
1994, a grandson, Stephen GRIFFITH, two brothers and one sister.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, Mich. Burial will be
in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Friends may call from noon to time
of services on Friday at the funeral home.

Mary A. PowersMay 26, 1920 - March 3, 1999
Mary A. POWERS, 78, 932 Park St., died 2:45 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester. Born in Northampton, Mass. to William and Effie BOWERS McDONALD, she
married Roger POWERS on May 8, 1948 in Northampton, Mass. He died Jan 22, 1994.
Mrs. Powers was a homemaker and a member of North American Family Campers
Association, and Orange Chapter of Feeding Hills, Mass.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald [POWERS] and Mark [POWERS], both of
Rochester, and Kevin and wife Cora [POWERS], Tippecanoe; six grandchildren; one
brother, John McDONALD, Ware, Mass. She was preceded by one sister, Lillian
McDONALD.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Brother Paul CECRLE officiating. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery,
Florence, Mass. Friends may call one hour prior to funeral services on Friday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Westside Apostolic Church.

Friday, March 5, 1999

William J. SolesAug 20, 1941 - Feb 18, 1999
Word has been received that William J. "Bill" SOLES died Feb 18 at
Veterans Administration Puget Sound Hospital, Tacoma, Wash.
He was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y. to Herbert G. and Virginia STOUT SOLES.
Soles lived in Rochester from 1968 until 1979 when he moved to Oregon. He served
in the U.S. Navy from 1960-64. He went on an around-the-world tour on the USS
Hissen and received the Antarctica Service Medal. He was a member of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles 1737, Belfair, Wash.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Herbert and Alice SOLES, Helena,
Mont.; one son, William H. SOLES, Portland, Ore.; one daughter, Dawn M. SOLES,
Lincoln City, Ore.; one brother, James SOLES, Buckhannon, W.Va.; two sisters,
Corine SMITH, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and Monica ROTTACH, Montauk, N.Y.
Cremation took place and private services were held.

Beatrice F. LynnSept 9, 1912 - March 4, 1999
Beatrice F. LYNN, 86, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly
of Akron and Peru, died 11:15 a.m. Thursday at her residence.
She was born in Fulton County to Roscoe and Nora Frances SNYDER DAVIS.
Lynn was a homemaker and was retired from Kuepper Favor Company, Peru.
Survivors include four grandsons, Gary [HARSHMAN], Chris [HARSHMAN] and Todd
HARSHMAN, all of Akron, and Kevin HARSHMAN, St. Cloud, Fla.; one granddaughter,
Julie WHITMAN, St. Cloud, Fla.; 11 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert DAVIS, Wabash, and Joe DAVIS,
Dinuva, Calif.; one sister, Dorothy KINNEY, Milford.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Eloise, and one great-granddaughter.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron,
with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.

Geneva HunneshagenJuly 5, 1902 - March 4, 1999
Geneva HUNNESHAGEN, 96, EstendaCare, Rochester, formerly of 2410 E. Indiana 14,
died 10:30 p.m. Thursday at ExtendaCare.
Born in Fulton County to Walter and Nellie CARITHERS BROOKER, she married Hugh
Vincent HUNNESHAGEN on July 1, 1922 in Rochester. He died Sept 18, 1963.
Hunneshagen worked at Mishawaka Woolen Mills while attending the South Bend
Business College. She later worked as secretary at Culver Military Academy. She
served as deputy treasurer for the Fulton County Treasurer's Office with her
late husband, who was treasurer at the time. She graduated from Rochester High
School in 1920, was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, and
Manitou Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include three daughters, Roberta and husband Randall FRIEDLAND,
Portage, Marilyn and husband Dillard HENDERSON, Royal Oak, Mich., and Marcia and
husband Dennis TAYLOR, Rochester; Seven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine TALBOTT, a son Hugh HUNNESHAGEN,
and a step-grandson, Douglas R. KELLER HUNNESHAGEN.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ethel Gladys "Ginger" MillerMarch 28, l1943 - March 5, 1999
Ginger MILLER, 55, Rochester, died 9 p.m. Friday at her home following a battle
with cancer.
Born in Sanford, Fla., to James Leslie and Ethel ROOT HENDERSON, she lived in
the Rochester community for the past 35 years coming from West Springfield,
Mass.
Ms. Miller graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and
attended Piedmont College, Demorest, Ga. She earned a bachelor of arts in
English and Sociology in 1965, was crowned Miss Habersham County in 1963, and
was a contestant in the Miss Georgia beauty pageant. In 1994, she earned a
master of science degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, Kokomo.
From 1967-72 she served Fulton County as director of the Welfare Department;
1972-85 co-owned and was assistant to the administrator of the former Canterbury
Manor Nursing Home, presently known as Life Care Center, Rochester; 1987-97, she
served Woodlawn Hospital as director of Social Services, Volunteer Services and
Discharge Planning. In 1991, she established Diversified Consulting, being owner
and Chief Executive Officer. In addition to her consulting business, in 1998 she
was appointed director of the Fulton County Wellness Center.
Ms. Miller served on the Board of Directors for the Single Parent Progarm, Big
Brothers/Big Sisters, Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary, the Community Resource
Center, Community Service Welfare Board, Step Ahead, Fulton County AIDS
Taskforce, Fulton County Cancer Society, and Ancilla College, Donaldson. She
served as President of Fulton County Community Foundation and Fulton County
Corrections Board, and was recently serving as vice-president of the Northern
Indiana Community Foundation. She was an alumnus member of Eta Mu Chapter of Psi
Iota Xi Sorority. Through grant writing, she instituted the Social Service Block
Grant for Single Mothers. She enjoyed reading, swimming, scuba diving,
landscaping and maintaining a collection of seven exotic birds, parrots, a macau,
a mullucan cockatoo, cockatiels, an African Grey, a Blue-fronted Amazon and a
Lilac-crowned Amazon.
Survivors include one daughter, Leslie Michelle MILLER, Rochester; one son, Carl
William and wife Andy MILLER, Rochester; one grandson, Isaac Alexander MILLER,
Rochester; her mother, Ethel HENDERSON KUMPH and husband Allen, Johns Island,
S.C.; one sister, Patricial J. and husband George FULLER, Grovertown, Georgia;
one brother, James Leslie Jr. and wife Carmen HENDERSON, Rome Georgia; several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and a sister Sharon LaVonne CRABBS.
Services were 10 a.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. James KREFT officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Hartsville,
S.C., where a graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Ginger Miller Higher
Education Fund, c/o Fulton County Community Foundation or the Big Brothers/Big
Sisters Organization.

Evelyn C. DeMienJan 23, 1924 - March 5, 1999
Evelyn C. DeMIEN, 75, Lot 69, Four Seasons Mobile Estates, died approximately 4
p.m. Friday at her home. Born in Rochester to Rex and Nancy E. MOW ROUCH, she
lived her lifetime in Rochester.
Ms. DeMien was a finisher for Torin Corporation, formerly of Rochester, retiring
in 1986. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and American Legion
Post 36 and a charter member of Women of the Moose Lodge 1107, Ladies Auxiliary
of the F.O.E. Lodge 652, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Lake Manitou Post, all of
Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue DAINE and companion Bill GEARHART, Akron;
one niece, Mrs. Gloria ANDREWS, Rochester; two nephews, Todd and wife Candi
ZARTMAN, North Manchester, and Roger and wife Selena ROUCH, Fulton. She was
preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Verla ZARTMAN, and a brother,
Wilbert ROUCH.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery,
Rochester. Friends may call 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Tuesday in
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Home Health Care or American
Lung Association.

E. Allen TannerMay 2, 1919 - March 7, 1999
E. Allen TANNER, 79, Monterey, died 8:45 a.m. Sunday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Born in Rensselaer to Paul and Velma TANNER, he married Eileen A. HAZLETT on
July 27, 1940 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Tanner was a maintenance technician retired from Culver Academy, Culver. He
was a member of First Baptist Church, Knox.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald TANNER, Plymouth, George and wife Janice
TANNER, Phoenix, Ariz., and Jerry TANNER, Warsaw; five daughters, Diana and
husband Harold FRITTER, Plymouth, Donna and husband Byron WALTERS, Ora, Eloise
and husband Jeff ROSE, Minerva, Ohio, Carolyn and husband Douglas CRADDOCK,
Warsaw, and Jana BLACKBURN, Tippecanoe; one brother, Duane TANNER, Monterey; two
sisters, Pauline HALL, Monterey, and Emma ENYEART, Largo, Fla.; 21
grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son, Roger TANNER, four great-grandchildren, and one
sister.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bonine Funeral Home with Rev. Duane CHAMPION
officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. Friends
may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, March 9, 1999

Joseph A. StokesFeb 21, 1917 - March 7, 1999
Joseph Arthur STOKES, 82, 10704 N. 775 West, Elwood, died Sunday at St. Vincent
Mercy Hospital, Elwood.
He was born in Elwood on Feb. 21, 1917, to Joseph and Luna McCARTY STOKES. He
married Rosanne EVANS on July 14, 1939. She survives. He was a lifelong resident
of Madison County.
He retired from Delco Remy, General Motors, in Anderson, where he served as
general foreman of Plant No. 16. He was a member of Free and Accepted Masons
Quincy Lodge No. 230, Elwood Chapter No. 109 R.AM., Council No. 93 Cryptic
Masons, of which he was a member 57 years, Elwood Order of the Eastern Star No.
71, where he served as worthy patron in 1952 and 1978. He was a member and
inactive elder of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Suellen STOKES, Anderson, and LeAnn LINSMEYER
and husband Greg, Elwood; a son, William J. STOKES and wife Sue, Rochester; five
grandchildren, Cara S. LINSMEYER and Gregory LINSMEYER, Jr., Elwood, Christopher
[STOKES] Richard [STOKES] and Stephen STOKES, Rochester; and five
great-grandchildren, Jennifer S, [STOKES], Zachary [STOKES], Shelby K. [STOKES],
Philip J. [STOKES] and Owen J. STOKES.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandchild, Jennifer Sue STOKES.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, with the Revs.
Carl and Julia CHRISTENSEN officiating. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home. A Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Elwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the
First Presbyterian Church.

Lorraine E. MillerDec 10, 1912 - March 9, 1999
Mr. Lorraine E. MILLER, 86, formerly of Denver, died 10:37 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes
Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born to Elmer and Nora DAWALT MILLER, he married Bernece K. REAM in August, 1936
at Denver Baptist Church, Denver. She survives in Bellevue, Neb.
Mr. Miller was a teacher for 44 years, 1936-1980. He taught at Grant, Central
and Ridgeview Elementary Schools, Peru, and was principal of Ridgeview
Elementary School for man years. He graduated from Chili High School in 1932,
Manchester College in 1936 with a bachelor of science in education, and Butler
University with a masters degree in education. He was a member of the Indiana
Retired Teachers Association and a retired farmer. A member of Denver Baptist
Churcy, he taught Sunday School for 20 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Gloria Kay WILSON, Macy; one son Michael K.
MILLER, Bellevue, Neb.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one
brother, Elmer MILLER, Denver; one sister Eileen STEPHENS, Defiance, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty BERGER.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Steve
BATE officiating. Burial will be in Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8
p.m. Fridayat the funeral home.

Eileen KnauffMay 14, 1917 - March 9, 1999
Eileen KNAUFF, 81, 1314 Washington St., died 4:21 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Hospital, Carmel.
Born in Denver to Carl C. and Marie DONALDSON FISHER, she married Glen L. KNAUFF
on Jan 23, 1943 in Sharon. He died June 20, 1989.
Mrs. Knauff lived in Rocheste area since 1946, having come from Mexico. She
graduated from Jefferson Township High School, Miami County, and earned her
teaching certificate from Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio. She taught for 25
years in Miami and Fulton counties, and at Riddle and Columbia Elementary
Schools, Rochester. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Rochester,
since 1947.
Survivors include one daughter, Glenda DEHM, Georgetown, Texas; one son, Stan
and wife B. J. KNAUFF, McCordsville; one grandson, Brett DEHM, Georgetown,
Texas; two brothers, Don and wife, Dorothy FISHER, and Clint and wife Betty
FISHER, all of Peru; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Rochester, with Rev. Junior
BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, MExico. Friends may call
from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and from 10
a.m. until services Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association or March of Dimes.

John SennettJohn SENNETT, 61, North Kansas City, Mo., a Macy native, died 3:30 a.am.
Thursday at North Kansas City Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, March 12, 1999

John K. SennettAug 23, 1937 - March 11, 1999
Macy native John K. SENNETT, 61, North Kansas City, Mo., died 3:30 a.m. Thursday
at North Kansas City Hospital.
Born in Peru to Dr. William K. and Gladys E. BAXTER SENNETT, he graduated from
Manchester College in 1959. We was an accountant with Haldex-Midland Services,
Kansas City, Mo.
Survivors include one brother, Robert W. SENNETT, Warsaw; several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, with Rev. David
WELSH officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call
4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.

Saturday, March 13, 1999

Bernice L. Mow CumminsOct 16, 1909 - March 12, 1999
Bernice L. (WALTERS) MOW CUMMINS, 89, 314 Pontiac St., died at 7;30 a.m. Friday
at her home.
Born in Fulton County to Charles and Medie HOLLOWAY WALTERS. She married
Herschel Bill MOW on May 9, 1936, in Rochester. He preceded her in death Sept
14, 1957. She married James W. CUMMINS on Dec 24, 1965. He died Nov 15, 1978.
She was a homemaker. She was formerly a member of Sand Hill United Methodist
Church, north of Rocheter. She was a 60-year member of Rebekah Lodge No. 859,
Richland Center.
Survivors include a son, Randall [MOW], Rochester; three grandchildren,
Christine MOW KNEIFEL and her husband Ken, Greg MOW and Gary MOW and his wife
Becky, all of Rochester; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith OVERMYER
and Ann WINTRODE, Rochester; two brothers, Ernest "Bud" WALTERS and
his wife Dorothy, Rochester, and Elmer WALTERS and his wife Jerry, Fort Wayne;
Several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by her brother,
Harold WALTERS, in 1971.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday or one hour
prior to service on Monday at the funeral home. Rebakah Lodge will conduct a
memorial service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in
Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery northwest of Rochester. Memorials may be made
to Hope Hospice.

Lucy Lucille SmithOct 22, 1914 - March 12, 1999
Lucy Lucille SMITH, 84, 215 W. Ninth St., Rochester, died at 10:25 a.m. Friday
at Woodlawn Hospital.
She was born to Clyde Okey and Elizabeth M. FRAKER VIGAR in Ohio. She was a
Rochester Sentinel newspaper carrier for 23 years and a Gold Star Mother of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include a daughter, Kay BECK, Rochester; four grandchildren, Rudy
LEWIS, Churubusco, Eric LEWIS, Tullahoma, Tenn., Tim SMITH and Kim BECK TROYER,
Rochester; four great-grandchildren, Dale, Shelby, Bryan and Simmona; a brother,
Harley VIGAR, Tippecanoe; a sister, Mildred TOWNSEND, Roann. She was preceded in
death by four sons, Johnny, Jack, Larry and Dale, one daughter, Linda, three
brothers and a sister, and one grandson, Ronnie.
Services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at Flowers Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St.,
Peru. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.

Lester L. LedbetterOct 22, 1926 - March 12, 1999
Lester L. LEDBETTER, 72, 801 17th St., Logansport, died at 8:46 p.m. Thursday at
Memorial Hospital in Logansport.
He was born to Luther and Elizabeth FRISBY LEDBETTER in Edwood, Ill. He married
Arnedia T. CLARK Aug 12, 1995, in Rochester. She survives at home.
He retired in 1985 from Rochester Metal Products, where he worked 12 years. He
also worked in construction. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving
in Japan. He was a member of the Rochester Moose and Fulton County Historical
Society.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Anglia HARRIS and husband Ryan, Leesville,
La.; six stepsons, Jay LEDBETTER, St. Petersburg, Fla., Rodney STOVALL,
Indianapolis; Anthony STOVALL and wife Janetta, and Larry STOVALL and friend
Jodie JACKSON, Logansport; Derrick STOVALL and wife Sally, Indianapolis, Michael
STOVALL and wife Lisa, Chandler, Ariz.; a sister, Kathleen WERNER and husband
George, Wanatah; three brothers, Donald [LEDBETTER] and friend Judy, Wanatah;
Jake and wife Linda [LEDBETTER], Hillsdale, Mich., Arthur and wife Mary
[LEDBETTER], Midland, Mich.; 13 step-grandchildren; and several
step-great-grandchildren. A brother, Luther A. LEDBETTER Jr., preceded him in
death.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with Rev. Alex PATERNOSTER officiating. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m.
Saturday and one hour before service at the funeral home. Burial, with full
military rites, will be in Veteran Circle Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport.

John K. SennettAug 23, 1937 - March 11, 1999
The time of services has been changed to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family
Funeral Home, with Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be in Plainview
Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services
on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.

Monday, March 15, 1999

Thelma M. Rohdy JeroskiNov 24, 1923 - March 12, 1999
Thelma M. [SMITH] RHODY JEROSKI, 75, Logansport, died 4:45 p.m. Friday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in RoyalCenter to Phil and Viola HOOVER SMITH, she graduated from Royal
Center High School. She was a retired McKinley Realtors agent, a member of
Baptist-Christian Church, Royal Center, and attended Pleasant Hill United
Methodist Church, Lake Bruce.
Survivors include one son, James D. RHODY, New York City, N.Y.; one sister,
Juanita DRAKE, Chicago, Ill.; one stepson, Ed JEROSKI, Logansport; several
nieces and nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzgber Royal Cent er Chapel with Rev.
Todd WILSON officiating. Burial will be in Royal Center Cemetery. Friends called
from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to the hour of services today at the funeral
home.

George B. MigonisDec 8, 1913 - March 12, 1999
George B. MIGONIS, 85, 2490 North 600 West, died 10 p.m. Friday at his home.
Born in Calumet City, Ill., to Sam and Agnes MIGONIS, he married Josephine
ROUDEN on April 15, 1940 in Chicago, Ill. She died Oct. 15, 1982.
Mr. Migonis moved to Rochester in 1972. He was a retired Sears, Roebuck &
Co. photo finisher and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas and wife Sandy MIGONIS and Richard and wife
Linda MIGONIS, all of Rochester, and Harry MIGONIS, Chicago, Ill.; nine
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Tony [MIGONIS] and
Pete [MIGONIS].
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Alan COX officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Kewanna.
Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Eileen MurphyFeb 5, 1917 - March 14, 1999
Eileen MURPHY, 82, Denver, died 10:50 p.m. Sunday at Timbercrest of the Brethren
Home Inc., North Manchester.
Born to Lewis and Ruth E. WRAY GEARHART in Mexico, she was raised by Earl MURPHY
and her mother, Ruth GEARHART MURPHY. She married Gordon C. MURPHY on April 9,
1939 in Denver. He died Dec 31, 1961.
Mrs. Murphy was a bank teller at the Wabash Valley Bank and Trust Company,
Denver. She retired in 1979. She was a 60-year member of the Chili United
Methodist Church and of United Methodist Women. She graduated from Chili High
School in 1935.
Survivors include two sons, Chad and wife Rita MURPHY and Lewis and wife Cindy
MURPHY, all of Denver; one grandson, Scott MURPHY, Denver; four granddaughters,
Karri and husband Darren BROWN, Chili, Sara and Lindsey MURPHY and Chelsea
PECKHAM, all of Muncie; two great-grandsons, Dalton and Dylan BROWN, both of
Chili; two brothers, Lyman "Bud" MURPHY and Raymond MURPHY, both of
Denver; one nephew, Marshall PLATTER, Houston, Texas; one sister, Loraine MOORE,
Louisiana.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Rev. James
NEWTON officiating. Burial will be in Chili Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, March 17, 1999

Eldred "Bud" PaulusOct 27, 1922 - March 16, 1999
Eldred "Bud" PAULUS, 76, 2349 N. Old U.S. 31, a winter resident of
Avon Park, Fla., died 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Sebring Fla.
Born to Cloice and Blanche TIMBERMAN PAULUS in Claypool, he married Juanita M.
NELLANS on Feb 9, 1945 in Larwill. She survives.
Mr. Paulus retired from Burton Mechanical Contractors, Rochester in 1994. A U.S.
Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Rochester. He was also a member of Grace
United Methodist Church, Manitou Shrine, Rochester, Free and Accepted Masons
Lodge 576, Mentone, Scottish Rite, South Bend, and Mizpah Shrine Temple, Fort
Wayne.
Survivors include one daughter, Rita and husband Hugh FUNK, Rochester; one son,
Brent and wife Mary PAULUS, Caledonia, Ill., three grandchildren, Daniel [FUNK]
and Brian FUNK and Amanda PAULUS, one sister, Louise KINSEY, Mentone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Valador PAULUS, two
brothers, Corlyss [PAULUS] and Corlyle PAULUS.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Revs. David C. HOGSETT, Jeff TAYLOR and Heather HOFFMAN officiating. Burial will
be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and for
an hour before services Saturday at the funeral home. There will be a Masonic
service 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Grace United
Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.

Gregorio J. BasugMay 9, 1908 - March 16, 1999
Gregorio "George" J. BASUG, 90, Life Care Center, formerly of Akron,
died 4:40 a.m. Tuesday at the center.
He was born to Ramon and Beguigna BASUG in the Philippines, and married
Geraldine GEHRT on July 25, 1946. She survives.
Mr. Basug was an accountant. He was a member and minister of the Rochester
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include two daughters, Terre WEINZ and Patricia and husband Kenneth
PLUMLEE, all of Rochester; one granddaughter, Melissa and husband Michael TACY,
Elkhart; and three great-grandchildren.
Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Rochester Kingdom Hall. No visitation is
planned. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

Chance R. AmonesSept 5, 1990 - March 16, 1999
Chance Ryan AMONES, 8, Plymouth, died 3:30 a.m. Tuesday on the Indiana Toll Road
in an automobile accident.
Born to Greg Allen AMONES and Carla Susanna LAMBERT, he lived in the Plymouth
area most of his life.
A second grader at Menominee Elementary School, Plymouth, he enjoyed bowling,
baseball and animals. He was particularly fond of his pet hedgehog
"Sonic."
Survivors include his mother, Carla Susanne CONRAD and fiancee Matt McKEE,
Argos; his father, Plymouth; two sisters, Jamie AMONES, Nappanee, and Krystal
CONRAD, Argos; four brothers, Noble [AMONES] and Troy AMONES, both of Plymouth,
Greg AMONES, Jr., Nappanee, and Shane CONRAD, Argos; maternal grandparents, Carl
and Pat LAMBERT, St. Louisville, Ohio; paternal step-grandfather, Clyde VANCE,
Kingsford Heights, maternal great-grandmothers, Garnet RICE, Lafayette, and
Gladys LAMBERT, Seneca, W. Va.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. R.D.
HUMPHREY officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday or after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home

Beatrice M. CripeJan 16, 1917 - March 17, 1999
Beatrice Marie CRIPE, 82, 452 South 300 West, died 7:10 p.m. Wednesday at the
Rochester home of her daughter, Patricia FAIRCHILD.
Born in St. Johns, Mich. to Joseph and Goldie STRONG DUFF, she married Frank S.
CRIPE on May 18, 1936 in Goshen. He died Jan 12, 1994.
Mrs. Cripe was a homemaker and a member of the Reiter Club. She graduated from
South Whitley High School in 1935.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia and husband William FAIRCHILD and
Charlene and husband Wayne YEAZEL, all of Rochester; two sons, Larry and wife
Reva CRIPE and Lonnie and wife Nancy CRIPE, all of Rochestr; 13 grandchildren,
Michael [FAIRCHILD] and Randy FAIRCHILD, Julie MELTON, Heather YEAZEL, Rob CRIPE,
Kristina ROBISON and Amanda CRIPE, all of Rochester, Nancy FAIRCHILD, North
Carolina, Larry CRIPE, Macy, Linda LOWRY, Talme, Marcia CHILDERS, Converse, Bob
[BEATTIE] and Allen BEATTIE, both of Idaho; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother,
George DUFF, Warsaw; her stepmother, Norma DUFF, Lansing, Mich.; one
half-sister, Sandy SILLS, Lansing, Mich; three half-brothers, Gordon DUFF,
Washington, Bruce DUFF, Lansing, Mich., and Dennis DUFF, Frankfort, Mich.;
several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Carolyn FAIRCHILD, one sister,
Evelyn HOLLOWAY, one brother, Harold DUFF, one half-brother, Richard DUFF and
one half-sister, Connie DUFF.
Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, southeast of
Rochester. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday and noon to the time of services
on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice, Fulton
County Cancer Society, American Heart Association.

Friday, March 19, 1999

Ruby P. BaldwinOct 3, 1916 - March 18, 1999
Ruby P. BALDWIN, 82, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of Kewanna, died 9:20
a.m. Thursday at the center.
Born in South Bend to Bert and Clara SMITH HENDERSON, she married Charles A.
BALDWIN on Jan 3, 1936 in Rochester. He died July 2, 1993.
Mrs. Baldwin was co-owner of Baldwin Fruit Market near Lake Bruce, retiring
after 35 years. She was a graduate of Rochester High School and a member of
Church of Christ, Kewanna.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Jo and husband Mike DOTY, Kewanna; two
grandsons; four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one half-sister.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.
Rev. Todd WILSON will officiate. Burial will be in Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to the hour of services Monday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Dustin G. LowmanSept 19, 1923 - Jan 31, 1999
Word has been received that Dustin G. LOWMAN, 75, Rimrock, Ariz., formerly of
Rochester, died in January at Cottonwood Hospital, Ariz.
He was born to Donald and Dorothy HOHMAN LOWMAN in Claypool.
Mr. Lowman worked for Warsaw Furniture and Endicott Furniture while living in
Claypool. He graduated from Rochester High School. He later lived in Rimrock and
Sedona, Ariz. where he was a member of the American Legion and Mason's Lodge. He
was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two sons, Don R. LOWMAN, Tucson, Ariz., and Dustin G. Jr. and
wife Connie LOWMAN, both of Arizona; three grandsons; cousins in Claypool,
Warsaw and Rochester; aunts and stepmother Dortha LOWMAN, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gene LOWMAN. Cremation took place. Services
and burial were March 14 at Rimrock Ranch, Rimrock, Ariz.

Trudy L. JonesDec 23, 1953 - March 21, 1999
Trudy [BURTON] LYNN JONES, 45, Winamac, died 1 a.m. Sunday at Indiana 10 and
Thorn Road, Culver.
Born in Lafayette to Robert and Joan FRANTZ BURTON, she lived most of her life
in Winamac.
Mrs. Jones worked as a cook and waitress at Lynn's Restaurant, Kewanna, and for
Luke's Auction House, Kewanna. She was a member of First United Methodies
Church, Winamac.
Survivors include one son, Jeremy "Tracie" JONES, Winamac; one
daughter, Bobi JONES, Lakeville; one granddaughter, Taylor JONES, Winamac; her
father, Hattiesburg, Miss.; three sisters, twin Judy L. HUNTER, Chattanooga,
Tenn., Lisa M. TUTTLE, South Bend, and Sandra McGRATH, Garfield Heights, Ohio;
five brothers, Alan D. BURTON, Winamac, Garry BURTON, Logansport, Garry D.
GRADY, Ocean Springs, Miss., Larry BRADY, Francesville, and James E. BRADY,
Battleground.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Jackie BURTON.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac with Rev. William
MATHYS officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery. Friends may call 2-5 and
7-9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the Diabetes Association.

Thomas A. AndrewsJune 21, 1912 - March 19, 1999
Thomas A. ANDREWS, 86, Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, formerly of
Argos, died 6:20 p.m. Friday at the home.
Born in Culver to George and Minnie RUSH ANDREWS, he married Martha L. BYERS on
July 5, 1931 in Culver. She died July 7, 1997.
Mr. Andrews was a brick mason and carpenter. He was a member of Allied Craftsman
Local 18, South Bend.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary and husband Bruce CORRELL, Linda and
husband Charles HOWARD, Shirley and husband Herbert STEVENS, all of Argos, and
Leila and husband Carl DENNY, South Bend; four sons, Jerry and wife Janice
ANDREWS, Larry and wife Patricia ANDREWS, both of Rochester, Michael and wife
Patsy ANDREWS, Delong, Douglas ANDREWS, Argos; one daughter-in-law, Dena
ANDREWS, New Mexico; 28 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lefa HEETER, Culver.
He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Leroy ANDREWS, four grandsons, two
granddaughters, two sisters, Edna GRAHAM and Maxine BENNETT and one brother,
Enoch ANDREWS.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos with Rev. Calvin
PENNINGTON officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to Marshall County Cancer Fund.

Howard J. GossMarch 20, 1910 - March 20, 1999
Howard J. GOSS, 89, Rochester, died 9:30 a.m. Saturday at ExtendaCare Nursing
Home, Rochester.
Born in Rochester to Obert and Margaret GOSS, he married Ethel Marie SLONAKER on
March 20, 1932 in Rochester. She died Jan. 16, 1999.
Mr. Goss was a farmer and owned and operated the O. S. Goss Gravel Pit,
Plymouth. Locally, he managed the bar at Elks Lodge 2120, and assisted his wife
and son in operating the Sportsmans Inn, both of Rochester. He was a member of
the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II,
he was a past member of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion and Lake Manitou
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, both of Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce and husband Ron BAILLIEUL, Rochester; two
sons, Robert J. and wife Vecita GOSS, and David W. and wife Gaylo GOSS, all of
Rochester; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Edna WILSON, and three
brothers, Byron [GOSS], Raymond [GOSS] and Virgil GOSS.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Rob CRYTZER officiating. Military graveside services conducted by the
American Legion and V.F.W. will be at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may
call 5-8 p.m. today or one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Mary E. WilhelmJan 18, 1918 - March 21, 1999
Mary E. WILHELM, 81, Peru, died 4:10 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Continuing Care
Center, Peru.
Born in Miami County to Paul R. and Olive Mae SMALLEY BOWMAN, she married Walter
D. WILHELM on Aug 11, 1940. He died Nov 3, 1985.
Mrs. Wilhelm was a homemaker and a member of Parkview United Methodist Church,
Peru, Ruth Chapter 120 Order of Eastern Star, and Order of the Amaranth.
Survivors include five sons, David and wife Marlene WILHELM, Frankfort, Michael
and wife Patsy WILHELM, Macy, Mark WILHELM, Perrysburg, Chris WILHELM, Peru, and
James WILHELM, Roanoke, Texas; one daughter, Linda and husband George SHULTZ,
Macy; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul [BOWMAN] and
Edward BOWMAN, both of Peru; three sisters, Bernice JOHNSON, Kokomo, Ernstine
GANGLOFF, Point Blank, Texas, and Wilma EINSELEN, Peru.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Paul [WILHELM] and Patrick WILHELM, two
sisters and one brother.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Parkview United Methodist Church, Peru, with
Rev. Nancy SCHOFF and Rev J. Robert CLARK officiating. Burial will be in Mt.
Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Eikenberry-Eddy
Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, and one hour prior to services at the
church. There will be an Eastern Star service 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home

Thelma Fay CulpNov 19, 1911 - March 23, 1999
Thelma Fay CULP, 87, Fulton, died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Born in Cass County to Elmer and Frances MALOTT SKINNER, she married Harry Paul
CULP on Feb 4, 1931 in Logansport. He died May 17, 1985.
She was the owner and operator of a forzen custard store in Fulton. She worked
in Wards Department Store, and Olsons Department Store, and she was a district
manager for Studio Girl cosmetics. Her interests included flowers, gardening,
reading, traveling and camping.
Survivors include one son, Paul and wife Betty CULP, Macy; three daughters,
Wanda J. and husband Wally DINSMORE, Plymouth; Marilyn R. and husband Bill
BLACKETOR, South Bend; Joyce F. JOHNSON, Fulton; one sister, Ruby BEAN, Lebanon;
11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews.
Preceding were one son, one grandson, two sisters and three brothers.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport. Rev. George HAPNER will officiate. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m.
Saturday and one hour before services Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be
in the Spring Creek Cemetery, Logansport.

Manuel C. ArriagaJune 28, 1945 - March 22, 1999
Manuel Cantero ARRIAGA, 53, 208 W. Walnut St., Akron, died at 11:59 p.m. Monday
at his home.
Born in Santiago Capitiro, Mexico, to Rafael Cantero and Elvira ARRIAGE, he
married Rosa Elvira ARRIAGA on April 1, 1970 in Santiago Capitiro, Mexico. She
survives.
He was a construction worker, and he had worked at the North Manchester Foundry.
Survivors include his wife and two sons, Manuel CANTERO and Gustavo CANTERO,
both of Akron.
Services were Tuesday evening at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. He will have
another service at Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. He will be buried at Santiago
Capitiro Cemeterio, Santiago Capitiro, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Isabelle C. Byrd PughMarch 24, 1999
Isabelle C. BYRD PUGH, 78, Rochester, died at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn
Hospital.
Born in Francesville to Dr. E. H. and Valera SHIRTS BYRD, she married John T.
PUGH in Francesville. He survives.
She was a homemaker and a pianist. During World War II, she served as a guard at
Kingsbury Ordinance Plant while her husband was in the service.
She was a member of the First Christian Church, Rochester.
Surviving with her husband are three sons, George PUGH, John William PUGH, and
Philip PUGH; one brother, Dr. S. C. BYRD, Peru; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Chris DODSON will officiate. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Friday and one hur
prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rochester
Oddfellows Cemetery. Memorials should be made to Hope Hospice.

Frances DrabenstottNov 22, 1917 - March 21, 1999
Frances L. DRABENSTOTT, 81, 300 E. Fourth St., Apt. 5H, Rochester, died at 10
p.m. Sunday at her home.
She was born in Macy to H. Glen and Sarah E. SMITH CHAPIN. She moved to
Rochester from Claypool. She was a homemaker and a member of the Warsaw Eagles
Lodge, Warsaw.
Survivors include one son, Francis "Pete" Leon KELLEY, Warsaw; two
sisters, Mrs. Omer (Edna Mae) BEDFORD, Rochester; Mrs. Murrell (Rosalee) SUTTON,
Rochester; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daught er, Cecil Louis MILLER,
1984; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth HUMMEL, 1978.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
David WELSH will officiate. Burial will be at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy, at a
later date. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Macy Christian Church.

D. Mignon BahneyJan 25, 1897 - March 24, 1999
D. Mignon BAHNEY, 102, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at
12:47 p.m. at the Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.
Born in Wabash County to Charles William and Amanda NICCUM ANDERSON, she married
Guy BAHNEY on April 1, 1951. He died Sept 9, 1971.
She attended Iowa State University and graduated from Manchester College. She
taught home economics at Culver and later served as Dean of Girls at Anderson
High School until her marriage.
They spent their winters in Florida and summers on Lake Manitou, and also
maintained an apartment in Akron when Mr. Bahney and his son Joe [BAHNEY]
operated Bahney Chevrolet Sales.
A resident of Peabody Retirement Community since 1981, she was a member of the
Akron United Methodist Church and the Rochester Garden Club.
Survivors include a step-daughter-in-law, Maxine BAHNEY, North Manchester; a
sister-in-law, Dorothy ANDERSON, Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one step-son, three brothers and three sisters.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the Peabody Chapel, North Manchester. Rev.
Stevan HALFLICH will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery,
North Manchester. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Peabody
Chapel, North Manchester.

L. Mark ZartmanApril 28, 1944 - March 25, 1999
L. Mark ZARTMAN, 54, rural Logansport, died at 4:32 p.m. Thursday at Logansport
Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fulton to Wayne and Ruth STANLEY ZARTMAN, He married Margaret E. HAPNER
on Aug. 18, 1963 in Roann. She survives.
Mr. Zartman was a retired farmer and mechanic.
Survivors include two daughters, Martha and husband Jerry STRAYER, and Wendy and
husband David WARD, all of Logansport; two sons, Wayne ZARTMAN, Fulton, and
Marcus ZARTMAN, Logansport; four grandchildren, Tiffany STRAYER, Destrae WARD,
Jesse [ZARTMAN] and Matthew ZARTMAN; his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Hugh
SMITH, Fulton; one aunt, Caroline McCROSKEY, Fulton.
He was preceded in death by his father on Jan. 25, 1954 and sister, Joan K.
KNIGHT, July 18, 1996.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton with Rev.
George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association.

Saturday, March 27, 1999

Donald L. KeeleJune 13, 1932 - March 25, 1999
Donald Lee KEELE, 66, 701 E. 10th St., Rochester, formerly of Argos, died 12:50
p.m. Thursday at his home.
Born to Ralph and Mary HENSON KEELE in Litchfield, Ill., he married Betty Lou
LANGWOLF. They divorced in 1963. He later married Mary Louise SMITH HITTLE. She
died Jan 1, 1995, He married Joan M. CLAWSON on Aug 5, 1995 in Argos. She
survives.
Mr. Keele was a machinist for Midwest Spring Company, Mentone for 34 years until
retiring in 1998. He was a member of Argos Bible Church, where he was a trustee,
treasurer of his Sunday School class, head usher and chairman of the Missionary
committee. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict aboard the aircraft
carrier USS Essex.
Survivors include one daughter, Catherine Susan and husband Ed McMICHAEL, Argos;
one son, David Allen and wife Susan KEELE, Kansas city, Kan; two stepdaughters,
Linda and husband David MARSHALL, Argos, and Melody and husband Mark GENTRY,
Rochester; two stepsons, Gary L. and wife Barb HITTLE, Argos, Charles E. CLAWSON
and fiance Dedra HERSHBERGER, North Manchester; five grandchildren; six
step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nancy and
husband Carl HOWARD, Macy, Marilyn and husband Carl WILLIAMS, Logansport, and
Esther LIPE, Nokomis, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Roy [KEELE], Ralph [KEELE],
"Jr.", Warren [KEELE] and Charles [KEELE].
Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Argos Bible Church with Rev. Mark FISHBURN
officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Brethren Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or one hour prior to services
on Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to Marshall County Cancer Fund.

Alice K FoustSept. 2,1911 - March 26,1999
Alice K. FOUST, 87, Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, formerly of Kewanna,
died 8:30 p.m. Friday at the center.
Born to James and Emma MATHIAS DISINGER in Winamac, she married Norman W. FOUST
on April 21, 1928 in Winamac. He died June 12, 1988.
Mrs. Foust was a retired seamstress from Harris Manufacturing Company, Winamac.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Tucson, Ariz., and she enjoyed
reading.
Survivors include three sons, David FOUST, Lake Bruce, Harold FOUST, Leiters
Ford. and Marion FOUST, Port Richey, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren; seven great- great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, one great-grandson, three brothers, and
two sisters.
Services were 10 a.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel with
Rev. Cliff GANO offlciating. Burial will be in Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna.
Friends called 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center.

Mary A. AllmanFeb. 3, 1948 - March 27, 1999
Mary A. ALLMAN, 51, Winamac, died 5:03 a.m. Saturday at Pulaski Memorial
Hospital, Winamac.
Born to Eugene and Cora M. PLOTHOW CLARK, she married Eric L. ALLMAN on Sept. 9,
15, 1972 in Bunker Hill. He survives.
Mrs. Allman was house manager for Pulaski County Developmental Services. She was
a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. She enjoyed
watching her family race at the Shady Hill Speedway, fishing and crocheting. She
was a 1966 graduate of Maconaquah High School.
Survivors include her father; four daughters, Michelle MILLER, Indianapolis,
Meane WOLFE, Lebanon, Erica DAY and Ruth ALLMAN, both of Winamac; three sons,
Mike ALLMAN, Rochester, Mark ALLMAN, Indianapolis, and John ALLMAN. Winamac; I0
grandchildren: two brothers, Edward CLARK, Peru, and Robert CLARK, Graham,
Texas; one sister, Kay ELLARS, Bunker Hill. She was preceded in death by her
mother.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Bob DIXON officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake
Bruce. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

Catherine V. PorterOct. 22, 1930 - March 28, 1999
Catherine Victoria PORTER, 68, Mulberry Lutheran Home, Mulberry, formerly of
Rochester and Kokomo, died 5:31 a.m. Sunday at the home.
Bom to Victor J. and Anna Catherine MURPHY BECHELLI in Columbus, she married
Robert R. PORTER on May 13, 1950 in Kokomo. He died April 18, 1996.
Mrs. Porter was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.
Survivors include one son, William J. PORTER, Rochester-, one daughter, Tina and
husband Stan LITTLE, Mulberry: two grandchildren, Brianne and Kenton LITTLE, two
brothers, Norman W. and wife Margaret BECHELLI, Elizabeth TOWN, and Frederick J.
"Fritz" and wife Betty BECHELLI, Muncie. two sisters, Mildred PELLEY,
Columbus, and Mary Ann HULS, Carmel.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Fenn & Shirley Mortuary, Colonial Chapel,
1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with Rev. Francis I. KILCLINE officiating. Private
burial will be Thursday at Albright Cemetery, Kokomo. Friends may call 2 p.m. to
time of services on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society, Howard County Unit, 1150 S. Dixon Road, Kokomo, Ind.46902.

Tuesday, March 30, 1999

Bruce L. HeydeAug. 17, 1958 - March 20, 1999
Bruce Leckrone HEYDE, 40, Greenwood, formerly of Warsaw, died 2:15 a.m. Sunday
at Regency Place Nursing Home, Greenwood. He died of cancer following a 10 month
illness.
Born to Dr. Russell L. and Patricia LECKRONE HEYDE in Warsaw. he married Cristi
L. HANSEN on Nov. 28, 1981 In Kokomo. She survives.
Mr. Heyde was manager of 84 Lumber Company, Greenwood. He was employed at the
company since 1982 and had worked at stores in Richmond, Ky., and Radcliff, Ky.
He was a 1977 graduate of Warsaw High School and a 1981 graduate of Indiana
University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He was a member of
the Camp Knox Masonic Lodge, Radcliff, Ky.
Survivors include one son, Brad A. HEYDE, Lexington, Ky.: two daughters, Lauren
A. HEYDE and Ashley B. HEYDE, both at home; his parents, Warsaw; a brother, Lee
L. HEYDE, Warsaw, three sisters, Rebecca A. HEYDE SCHAEFER, Fort Wgiyne, Dr.
Jane L. HEYDE COPLEN, Warsaw, and Ann M. HEYDE HARMAN, Claypool. Services are
10:30 a.m. Thursday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home, followed by a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made
to the Bruce L. Heyde Memorial Children's Educational Trust, c/o Heyde Law
Offices. PC. Trustee, 1822 E. Center St., Warsaw, Ind. 46580.

Elmer L. LedgerMay 18, 1927 - March 29, 1999
Elmer Lee LEDGER, 71, 514 N. Paradise Drive, Rochester, died 1:42 p.m. Monday at
his home.
Born to Elmer Ross and Ethel RICHEY LEDGER in Borger, Texas, he married Thelma
J. PUTMAN on May 19, 1979 in Tyler, Texas. She survives.
Mr. Ledger was a U.S. Army veteran retiring March 31, 1971 with 20 years of
service. He earned the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, the
Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, the
Army Commendation Medal and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters,
and a Good Conduct Medal Clasp with three and four loops.
He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and a
lifetime mcmber of the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include one son, Ross LEDGER, El Paso, Texas; four step-sons, Henry
and wife Virginia STOCK, Merrillville, Jon and Wife Shelia STOCK, Indianapolis,
Charles and wife Laurie STOCK, Homer, Alaska, and David and wife Karen STOCK,
Portage; one stepdaughter, Judy and husband Larry UNDERWOOD, Hebron; 11
grandchildren; 11 great- grandchldren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, William Franklin LEDGER in 1994, one
stepson, Richard STOCK in 1986 and one stepbrother, John NOBLITT in 1986.
Burial and full military rites will be conducted by the U.S. Army at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, Texas. Friends may call 4-8
p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made
to D.A.V., American Leglon or V.F.W.

Gary E. McIntireFeb. 5. 1954 - March 30, 1999
Gary E. McINTIRE, 45, Logansport. died 12:25 a.m. today at his home.
He was born to Leo Jr. and Lora MURPHY McINTIRE in Logansport.
Mr. McIntire was a distributor for Tri-Star Distributors Logansport. He was a
member of National Modified Midget Association.
Survivors include three sons Eric A. McINTIRE, Monticello, Brandon M. McINTIRE,
Terre Haute and Shannon M. McINTIRE, West Lafayette; one brother, R. Dwayne
McINTIRE, Logansport: two uncles Phillip and wife Mary Ann McINTIRE, Logansport,
and Wayne McINTIRE, New Port Richey, Fla.; one aunt, Ellis ROSE, New Port
Richey, Fla.; several other aunts and uncles.
Services are 7 p.m. Friday McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport,
with Rev. Michael L. WILLIAMS officiating. There will be a private burial.
Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Cass County Cancer Society.

John D. BooneNov. 4, 1934 - March 31, 1999
John D. BOONE, 64, Pierceton, died 2:40 a.m. today at his home.
Born to John E. and Eunice RICHARDSON BOONE in Anderson, he married Wanda
COLLINS on Feb 25, 1990 in Anderson. She survives.
Mr. Boone was a tool and die maker at Fisher-Guide, Anderson, for 34 years. He
retired in 1991. He was a member of United Auto Workers Union 663, Anderson,
Elks Lodge 802, Warsaw, and Indiana Air National Guard for five years.
Survivors include five daughters, Tambi and husband Bill JONES, Goshen, Teresa
and husband Robert LOCKHART, Franton, Tracy and husband Rick SMITH, Elwood,
Beverly and husband Mike JAMESON, Alexandria, and Leslie BOONE, Elwood; one son,
Eric and wife Pam BOONE, Elwood; one stepdaughter, Annette RUFF, Anderson; one
stepson, Michael and wife Linda BAKER, Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren; two
step-grandsons; two brothers, David and wife Rhonda BOONE, Houston, Texas,
Michael BOONE, Bloomington.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth [BOONE] and one granddaughter.
Services at a later date will be private at Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and 4-8
p.m. Friday at Robert D. Loose funeral Home North Chapel, Alexandria.

Bernice HivelyDec 14, 1915 - March 30, 1999
Bernice HIVELY, 83, North Manchester, died 6 a.m. Tuesday at her home.
Born to Edward and Ethel L. CRIPE RAUTENKRANZ in Silver Lake, she married George
Lawrence HIVELY on July 16, 1971. He survives.
Mrs. Hively was a second grade teacher at Chippewa and Metro Schools retiring
after 20 years of service. She graduated from Laketon High School in 1933 and
from Manchester College. She was a member of the Wabash County Retired Teachers
Association, the Wabash County Cancer Survivors Club, and West Manchester Church
of the Brethren.
Survivors include one daughter, Janis and husband Tom LECKRONE, North
Manchester; two stepsons, Larry HIVELY, Roann, and Kenneth HIVELY, Wabash; one
stepdaughter, Joann and husband Paul ZINTSMASTER, Roann; four grandchildren;
eight step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren;
one brother, Donald RAUTENKRANZ, Richland Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester
Chapel with Rev. Joan DEETER and Rev. David ROGERS officiating. Burial will be
in Pleasant Hkll Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society.

Thursday, April 1, 1999

Evadean M. DeardorffJan. 2, 1909 - March 30, 1999
Evadean M. DEARDORFF, 90, 1213 Lakeshore Drive, Rochester, died 7:47 p.m. at her
home.
Born to George LeRoy and Jane Elizabeth BECK HALTERMAN in Richland Township, she
married Harold M. DEARDORFF on May 28, 1938 in South Bend. He died Sept. 29,
1972
Mrs. Deardorff was a teacher for 41 years in Fulton and Wabash Counties. She was
a graduate of Richland Center High School and Manchester College, a member of
Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester, Indiana Retired Teachers Association
and the National Education Association.
Survivors include one sister, Margaret E. NEWMAN, Rochester; one brother, Otis
and wife Adlene HALTERMAN, Rochester; two sisters-in-law, Eileen PETERSON,
Rochester, and Mary HALTERMAN, South Bend, several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, four brothers and one nephew.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Don BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the charity of one's choice.

Irene E. BenedictJan. 30, 1913 - March 30, 1999
Irene E. BENEDICT, 86, Denver, died 8:28 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Born to Clarence S. and Lanta V. WOLFE BRANDT in Willshire, Ohio, she married
William A. BENEDICT. He preceded in death.
Mrs. Benedict was a homemaker and a member of Denver Baptist Church. For many
years she was a waitress at the Patio Restaurant, Peru, and a home healthcare
provicer. She graduated from Rockford High School, Rockford, Ohio in 1931 and
Fort Wayne Business College, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include her daughters, Carole Jean and husband Wally TOWNSEND, Twelve
Mile, Janet S. and husband Fred OGLE, Akron, Judith A. and husband Gean
KOWALSKI, Riverside, Calif., Diana R. and husband John LIVENGOOD, Denver, land
Cheryl E. and husband Dan KRAUS, Valrico, Fla; One son, David R. BENEDICT,
Denver; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one half-brother, Elihu M.
DAVISON, St. Petersburg, Fla.; four step-great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul E. [BRANDT] and Waldo B. BRANDT,
two half-brothers, Lewis G. [DAVISON] and Gale DAVISON.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Rev. Judy
ADAMS officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call
2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Willard RobertsOct. 10, 1927 - April 1, 1999
Willard ROBERTS, 71, Peru, died 1.05 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital,
Kokomo.
Born to Claude and Bessie AUSTIN ROBERTS in Silver Point, Tenn., he married
Shirley DOAN on April 2, 1946. She died Oct. 25, 1996.
Mr. Roberts worked at Peru Foundry for 34 years until retirement.
Survivors include one son, Jack and wife Katherine ROBERTS, Peru; one daughter,
Susan and husband Lloyd RICH, Rochester, four grandsons, Ron and wife Andi
ROBERTS, Chris CORRELL, David RICH, Michael RICH, all of Rochester; two
granddaughters, Corrina and husband Chris MALOTT and Carrie CORRELL, all of
Rochester; three great-grandchildren, Ross [MALOTT], Tyler [MALOTT] and Braxton
MALOTT, all of Rochester: two sisters, Ruth DOBBS, Sterling Heights, Mich., and
Rubye HERD, Silver Point, Tenn.; 29 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, C.D. [ROBERTS] and Fletcher
[ROBERTS] and an infant brother, and one sister, Imogene [ROBERTS], and two
nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru with Rev.
Cannus SPARKS officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends
may call 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Paulette DetwilerFeb. 4, 1945 - March 31, 1999
Paulette DETWILER, 54, Argos, died 2:05 p.m. March 31, 1999 at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Arthur G. and Allie KELSO McGEE, she married Robert "Bob" E.
DETWILER on June 2, 1967 in Nappanee. He survives.
Mrs. Detwiler was a school bus driver for Argos Community Schools for 23 years.
She raised AKC boxer pups and enjoyed working on the family farm. She was a
member of Rochester Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Connie and husband Dana GUNTER, Tippecanoe; two
sons, Brent and wife Rebecca DETWILER, Corning, N.Y., and Timothy and wife Sarah
DETWILER, Tippecanoe; four grandchildren, Kendra [GUNTER] and Ryan GUNTER,
Jessica [DETWILER] and Cody DETWILER; five sisters, Patricia and husband Jerry
REDDING, Alma, Ark., Garnett and husband Ed ORMAN, Mountain View, Ark., Lucille
MORGAN, Colt, Ark., Dorothy and husband Sonny MORRIS, Greenwood, Ark., and
Elizabeth SHATWELL, Ozark, Ark.; three brothers, Gary and wife Faye McGEE,
Argos, Jimmy and wife Martha SMITH, Colt, Ark., and Leon and wife Hazel McGEE,
Gasville, Ark.; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Arthur SMITH in 1988.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, Rochester with speakers Bruce ORMAN and Lenon HARRIS. A private
burial service will be at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date. There is
no visitation. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

Gene L. HammondApril 27, 1924 - March 31, 1999
Gene L. HAMMOND, 74, Akron, and part time resident of Barbee Lake, died 5:30
p.m. Wednesday at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich., as a result of a
flying accident in Elkhart County.
Born to John and Nellie BRADWAY HAMMOND in Fulton County, he married Norma L.
SWIHART on Aug. 10, 1971 in Ohio. She survives.
Mr. Hammond was retired from GTE. He was a realtor with Tri Oaks Realty, North
Manchester, and most recently worked at Rozella Ford Golf Course, Warsaw. A
World War II veteran, he was a member of the American Legion, and Masonic Lodge,
both in Rochester, and the Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne. He was a member of Zion
Lutheran Church, North Manchester. and the Experimental Aviation Association,
Nappanee.
Survivors include one daughter, Monica and husband Stacey COLLINGS, Nappanee,
two sons, Brent and wife Cheryl HAMMOND, Maryland, and Terry and wife Rachel
HAMMOND, Fort Wayne: five grandchildren; two brothers, Merle HAMMOND, Arkansas,
and Bill and wife Deloris HAMMOND, Angola; one sister, Helen FERGUSON, South
Carolina.
He was preceded in death by one daughter and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Jeff
HAWKINS officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery where the American Legion
will conduct graveside services. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home.

Louise A. MikesellNov. 28, 1909 - April 1, 1999
Louise Anna MIKESELL, 89, Miller's Merry Manor, Peru, formerly of Rochester,
died 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born to Louis and Mary E. TRIBBETT ZIMMERMAN in Carroll County, she married
Oliver R. MIKESELL on Oct. 22, 1927 in Logansport. He died Feb. 17, 1981.
Mrs. Mikesell was a member of Liberty Neighbors Club and Friendship Club, and .
formerly attended Kewanna Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Lou Ann and husband Norman BRITT, Elkhart,
Esther and husband Kenneth BLEDSOE, Russiaville, and Frances and husband Anton
BOUNDS, Houston, Texas; four. sons, David [MIKESELL] of Marion, Marvin [MIKESELL]
of Kewanna, and Clifford [MIKESELL] and Lawrence [MIKESELL], both of Rochester:
24 grandchildren: 31 great-grandchildren: three great-great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Betty MURRAY, Bowling Green, Fla., and Mary Alice CORRAL, Peru: four
brothers, Robert ZIMMERMAN, Peru, Raymond [ZIMMERMAN], Stockton, Calif., Earl
[ZIMMERMAN], Arcadia, and William [ZIMMERMAN], Bowling Green, Fla.; one half
sister, Mrs. Frances GABRIEL, Key West, Fla.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Irvin [ZIMMERMAN], Warren [ZIMMERMN],
Joseph [ZIMMERMAN] and Louis [ZIMMERMAN], one sister, Eva HEDGE, and two infant
daughters.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Brian SEWELL officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Rockfield.
Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

William "Art" SmithMay 6, 1948 - April 1, 1999
William "Art" SMITH, 50, Kewanna, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday at his
home.
Born to William C. and Margie DREUX SMITH in Chicago, Ill., he married Mary Ann
JOSETTI on March 27, 1971 in Chicago, Ill. She survives.
Mr. Smith was a U.S. Mail carier at Irving Park Post Office, Chicago, Ill. A
U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he was a member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 2978, Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Lakeview High School,
Chicago, and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna.
Survivors include one son, Charles and wife Janine SMITH, Kewanna; one daughter,
Amy Marie SMITH, Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Joseph SMITH, Linderhurst. Ill.,;
one sister, Cindy WARD, Chicago, Ill., one granddaughter, Taylor Marie SMITH;
one grandson, Michael SMITH; his mother, Chicago, Ill.; several nieces and
nephews
He was preceded in death by one son, his father and father-in-law.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna with Rev. Alan
COX officiating. Burial and graveside military service will be in Rochester IOOF
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home
Kewanna Chapel. There will be a Scripture Service 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Hospice. Family message:
"Gone fishing."

Caden D. StouderNov. 11, 1997 - March 31, 1999
Caden Dallas STOUDER, 16 1/2 months, Warsaw, died unexpectedly at 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born to Jeff and Rene RICH STOUDER in Warsaw. They survive.
Survivors include two brothers, Derek [STOUDER] and Matthew Eby [STOUDER], both
at home; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Eunice RICH, Rochester; paternal
grandparents. Dallas and Mary STOUDER, Tippecanoe; several aunts and uncles.
Services are at noon Saturday at Etna Green Church of Christ with Rev. Del
STILES and Rev. Steve HENTON officiating. Burial will follow in Etna Green
Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to the time of services on Saturday at
the church. Memorials may be made to March of Dimes.

Robert M. ScottSept. 23, 1919 - March 31, 1999
Robert Mills SCOTT, 79, Lake Bruce, died Wednesday at Valley Hospital, Las
Vegas, Nev.
Born to Frank S. and Georgi MILLS SCOTT in Kewanna, he married Arlene BILLERBECK
on March 31, 1943 at Camp Davis, Wilmington, N.C. She survives.
Mr. Scott lived in Kewanna and Lake Bruce, spending his winters in Las Vegas,
Nev. He owned and operated Scotts Toggery for more than 30 years, following in
the family business from the early 1900's. He started Bo's Marine in 1958, which
continues to operate today as one of the oldest Evinrude dealers in the U.S. He
was a licensed real estate agent for over 20 years, and opened Rob Scott Realty
with his son in Las Vegas. He graduated from Kewanna High School in 1937 and was
a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at Indiana University, Blgomington. He
was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of
Rochester Lodge 75, Free and Accepted Masons, Order of Eastern Star, 32nd Degree
Scottish Rite of South Bend, Zelzah Temple in Las Vegas, American Legion, Moose
Lodge, Indiana Sheriff's Association, chartered member of the Elks, sponsor of
both Ducks and Turkeys Unlimited, and a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Robert "Bo" and wife Sally SCOTT; one
grandson, Shane SCOTT and fiance Liza MAEBARA: one brotherin-law, Herbert and
wife Sheri BILLERBECK, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; nieces, Gail HIGGINS, Elettsville,
Candy ORNDORFF, Melbourne, Fla.; nephews, Hal BILLERBECK, Orlando, Fla., Chad
BILLERBECK, Trent BILLERBECK, Ryan BUTLER, all of Las Vegas, and Berry WALDEN,
Everett, Wash.; two great-nephews and three great-nieces of Indiana and Florida.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Bob STORY and Rev. Jerry GIBSON officiating. Burial and military
graveside services will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to time of services on Monday at the funeral
home. A Masonic Memorial Service will be 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Shrine Children's Burn Unit, the
Cancer Society, or the charity of one's choice.

Gladys L. PattonJune 29, 1915 - March 31, 1999
Gladys L. PATTON, 83, Peru, formerly of Kokomo, died 11 p.m. Wednesday at Chase
Center, Logansport.
Born to William Emmett and Tressa KINZIE BUSKIRK in Cass County, she married
John O. PATTON on Dec. 15, 1935 in Hoover. He died Dec. 9, 1987.
Mrs. Patton was a homemaker, an Avon dealer for 13 years, and secretary and
member of Kokomo Church of the Brethren.
Survivors include two sons, Larry L. PATTON, Peru, Joseph E. PATTON, Mesa,
Ariz.; two daughters, Susan Diane WATSON, Apache Junction, Ariz., and Dawnita K.
NUTTER, Kokomo; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie ROBBINS, Logansport. and Wilda
CRIPPEN, Fort Wayne: one brother, Gerald BUSKIRK, Logansport.
She was preceded in death by one sister Donna M. CRULL.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Robin
Wentworth MAYER officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile.
Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Florence E. HagenbushJuly 8, 1927 - April 5, 1999
Florence Elizabeth HAGENBUSH, 71, South Bend, formerly of Argos, died 8 a.m.
today at her home.
Born to Eric and Agnes JOHNSON CARLSON in Minneapolis, Minn., she married Robert
LeRoy HAGENBUSH on March 19, 1949 in Minneapolis. He died May 29, 1997.
Mrs. Hagenbush, a homemaker, retired from Kroger's Ireland Road store in 1966.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Plymouth. Her hobbies included
reading, puzzles and flower gardens.
Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl HAGENBUSH, South Bend; one son, Richard
HAGENBUSH, South Bend, and his fiance Amy HEYBOER, Knox; one granddaughter,
Karen and husband Thomas EDWARDS, Mentone; one great-grandshon, Colton EDWARDS,
Mentone; one sister, Edith CARLSON, and one brother, Evert CARLSON, both of
Minneapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Christy [HAGENBUSH],
and a son, Robert [HAGENBUSH] in 1987.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Peter
WARDLOW officiating. Burial will be in Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may
call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before services Thursday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.

Ruth A. Madson
Funeral services for Ruth A. MADSEN, 92, are 1 p.m. Thursday at the Kewanna
Church of Christ.
Rev. Ron PRILLIMAN, Heritage Christian Church, Mooresville, will officiate
assisted by Rev. Cliff GANO, Kewanna Church of Christ. Burial will be in
Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one
hour prior to services on Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.
Pall bearers will include three great-nephews, Brian E. Van DUYNE, Logansport,
Shane E. Van DUYNE, Fort Wayne, Michael G. PASCHEN, Rochester, personal friends
Larry STOUT and Terrell HOOVER of Winamac and Dr. Glenn D. BUELL, Kansas City.
Memorials may be made to Kewanna Church of Christ.
Born to William B. and Tina B. MEYERS WHARTON in DaKalb County, Ill., she
married Rev. Henry F. BULGER on July 24, 1930. He died July 4, 1959. On Dec. 29,
1965, she married Rev. Meyer A. MADSEN. He died March 1, 1988.
Mrs. Madsen was manager of the Kewanna Garment Factory, and after 13 years at
the Rice Corp., Winamac, she retired in 1968. Until 1998, a seamstress, she
considered alterations her profession and tie-making her hobby. Mrs. Madsen and
her husbands served in 25 area Christian churches.
Survivors include two sisters, Esther A. LAKE, North Judson, and Elsie E.
TURNER, Rochester; five nieces; one nephew; and many great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marion M. WHARTON on Feb 25, 1949 and
Harlan A. WHARTON on March 26, 1999.

Wednesday, April 7, 1999

Betty R. LongMay 31, 1918 - April 6, 1999
Betty Ross LONG, 80, Logansport, died 4:45 a.m. Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Logansport.
Born to William Clinton and Marvel JACMAN OSBORNE in Logansport, she married
Keith Marshal LONG on June 22, 1940 in Logansport. He died Dec 17, 1970.
Mrs. Long was employed by Hildebrandt Corporation.
Survivors include two daughters, Susie and husband Jerry BALDINI, Logansport,
and Tamara and husband Hal BROOKS, Rochester; six grandchildren, Jayme [BROOKS]
and Kyle BROOKS, Jennifer CURRAN Tony [BALDINI], Angie [BALDINI] and Brad
BALDINI; four great-grandchildren, Garrett [BALDINI] and Madison BALDINI, Jacob
[CURRAN], and Joseph CURRAN; several nieces and nephews survive.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred PULLEN.
Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport with Rev. Donald
RUHL officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may
call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Miller's Merry Manor Activity Fund.

Elmer E. GriffinOct 4, 1914 - April 5, 1999
Elmer "Grif" E. GRIFFIN, 84, Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Culver,
died 5:30 a.m. Monday at Coral Trace Nursing Home, Cape Coral, Fla.
Born to Dale and Susan KARR GRIFFIN in Flat River, Mo., he married Sally A.
KELLER. She survives in Cape Coral.
Mr. Griffin was a teacher at Port Charlotte High school for 10 years, and
resided in Cape Coral for 13 years. He graduated Creighton University in 1938
and joined the Army that year.
He retired from the U.S. Army in 1959 and earned a masters degree at Purdue
University. He was a member of the American Legion.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Riverside Memorial Cemetery,
Monterey, where military rites will be conducted. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of choice. The Bonine Funeral Home
of Culver is in charge of arrangements.

Charles A. LongDec 21, 1919 - April 6, 1999
Charles A. LONG, 79, 1215 Pontiac St., Rochester, died 6:20 a.m. Tuesday at
ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born to Orville J. and Mary PETERSON LONG in Talma, he married Elsie J. BISH on
Aug 4, 1945 in Fulton. She survives.
Mr. Long was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired as a supervisor from Sonoco
Products, Akron, after 30 years. He was a trustee and deacon at First Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Donald R. and wife Teryl LONG, Peru, and Thomas J.
and wife Laurie LONG, Rochester; five grandsons, Jason [LONG], Joshua [LONG],
Daniel [LONG], Nathaniel [LONG] and Jordan LONG, all of Rochester; four
brothers, Orville and wife Myrella LONG, Bradenton, Fla., Merle and wife Nora
LONG, Jeffersonville, Harold and wife Mona LONG, Canton, Mich., Donald and wife
Donna LONG, Perrysburg, Ohio; three sisters, Clara and husband Alvin FINNEY,
Rochester, Erma COPELAND, Rochester and Carol and husband Wendel AZBELL, North
Vernon; several nieces and nephews.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Elevator Fund.

Thursday, April 8, 1999

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Friday, April 9, 1999

Jennifer K. OvermyerMemorial services for Jennifer K. OVERMYER will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home. Ms Overmyer, 44, died at her home
in Indianapolis on Jan 20, 1999.
The Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate at the rites, following which members of the
family will receive friends. Family members, with the Rev. Bose, will hold
private committal services at the I.O.O.F. cemetery Tuesday morning.
The Jennifer Kingery Overmyer Memorial Fund has been established by her parents
to benefit the libraries of the Rochester Community School Corporation.
Donations should be made to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation,
identified for her fund and mailed to the Foundation at P.O. Box 441,
Logansport, IN 46947.
The daughter of Jack K. and Margery H. OVERMYER, Jenny was born in Rochester on
Sept 25, 1954. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1973 and from Indiana
University.
At the time of her death she owned and operated Publications Plus, a home-based
desktop publishing company. Before forming that business, she was employed six
years by the Indianapolis public ralations firm of Burnison and Martello. She
had lived in Indianapolis for most of the past 20 years except for a few years
in Mechanicsburg.
She was a varsity cheerleader while an RHS student and was a lifelong swimming
enthusiast who was a lifeguard and swimming instructor at the Rochester City
Pool in the 1970s. She enjoyed music, water sports, reading and her two cats.
Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Laura O. NELSON, Howe;
Elizabeth and husband Gary MADLEM and Sarah O. and husband W. S. WILSON, of
Rochester; two nephews, Jack A. OLDROYD, Elkhart, and Luke R. WILSON, Rochester;
a niece, Hannah J. O. WILSON, Rochester; a step-grandmother, Vivian OVERMYER,
Rochester; three aunts, June BRINKROEGER, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jean H. HARPER,
Naples, Fla., and Joann and husband Milton MEIGS, Lake Bluff, Ill., and eight
cousins.
Preceding in death were her paternal grandparents, Charles and Edyth OVERMYER,
Rochester; maternal grandparents, Milo and Florence HODSON, South Bend; two
uncles, Richard HODSON in 1977 and William BRINKROEGER in 1981, and a nephew,
Robert Michael NELSON, in 1989.

Saturday, April 10, 1999

N. Helen TerrellDec 22, 1914 - April 8, 1999
N. Helen (CRAWFORD) TERRELL, 84, Anderson, died Thursday at Countryside Manor
Healthcare, Anderson.
Born in Westport, she lived in Akron for 30 years before moving to Anderson. She
was a homemaker.
She graduated from high school in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She was a member of the
South Anderson United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star Chapter 69, North
Manchester, White Shrine, Palomino Horse Breeders of America, Prayer Line of
South Anderson UMC, Busy Seniors and United Methodist Women.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Patty MOORE, Jr.,
Anderson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Don ADAMS, Elkhart; Nancy and
Larry BROADY, Carthage; one sister, Phyllis WRIGHT, Thermal, Calif.; three
grandchildren, Pamela ANDERSON, Anderson; Jama JAMESON, Anderson; Jeffrey ADAMS,
Elkhart; one great-grandson, Derek ADAMS, Elkhart; one aunt, Irene BEMISH,
Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar "Red" TERRELL in 1986;
one granddaughter, Beth Ann ADAMS; and one sister, Madonna BURROWS.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, Anderson. Rev.
Tim WILBUR will officiate. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral
home. Burial will be at Anderson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be
made to the Ronald McDonald House or to South Anderson UMC building fund.

Monday, April 12, 1999

Edith M. BradyJuly 9, 1923 - April 9, 1999
Edith Mae BRADY, 75, Kewanna, died Friday at ExtendaCare, Winamac.
Born to Joseph and Rose HOWARD DENNY in Monterey, she married Joseph F. BRADY on
Feb 21, 1940. He died Jan 19, 1998.
Mrs. Brady was a homemaker and a member of Kewanna Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.
Survivors include one daughter, Martie and husband Doran COLLINS, Kewanna; two
sons, Walter [BRADY], Rochester, and Leslie [BRADY], Kewanna; seven
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, George DENNY, Peru; two
half-sisters, Jo Ann CLINGER, Leiters Ford , and Carol MORNINGSTAR, Tippecanoe;
two half-brothers, Jim [DENNY] and Carl DENNY.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Private services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna
Chapel with Rev. Todd WILSON officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill
Cemetery, Lake Bruce. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to ExtendaCare, Winamac.

Howard C. PaxtonJune 17, 1926 - April 11, 1999
Howard Clair PAXTON, 72, 1607 Idlewild Drive, Rochester, died 12:35 p.m. Sunday
at his home.
Born to Harmon and Lidia CURWIN PAXTON in Coldwater, Mich., he married Peggy
Joan HOUSTON on March 19, 1956 in Wabash. She survives at home.
Mr. Paxton retired in 1987 from Young Door, Plymouth, after 25 years of service
and had worked at B. Walters Company, Wabash. He attended the Trinity United
Methodist Church in Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley and husband Paul SHOEMAKER, Wabash, and
Sandra and husband Bay PHAN, Wabash; one son Don and wife Tammy PAXTON,
Rochester; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary
LYONS, Rochester; one sister-in-law, Ellen PAXTON, Wabash.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Don MEYER of Rochester Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will be
in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today or two hours prior to
services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Melvin R. Myers Sr.Aug 9, 1909 - April 11, 1999
Melvin R. "Jack" MYERS Sr., 89, Noblesville, died Sunday at
Noblesville Healthcare.
Born to William G. and Mary E. HARRIS MYERS in Medora, he married Ethel M.
MARTIN. She died in 1967. He later married Martha NEFF MYERS in Noblesville. She
survives.
Mr. Myers retired in 1970 from Continental Steel, Kokomo, after 46 years of
service, and was a retired farmer. He was past master and 52-year member of
Greentown Masonic Lodge 341 of Free and Accepted Masons and a member of the
Scottish Rite. He attended New Salem Friends Church, Greentown and first Baptist
Church, Rochester.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin R. Jr. and wife Lorene MYERS, Rochester, and
Paul E. and wife Norma MYERS, Belton, Mo.; two daughters, Marilyn M. and husband
Richard BAILEY, Noblesville, and Deloris K. and husband Max BROWN, Kokomo; and
one stepson Stephen D. NEFF, Goshen; one stepdaughter, Linda Sue ELLIOTT,
Naples, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dan [MYERS] and Joe [MYERS], three
sisters, Iva [MYERS], Lola [MYERS] and Wilma [MYERS], and one grandchild.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Salem Friends Church, Greentown, with Rev.
Will CARTER officiating. Burial will be in Greentown Cemetery. Friends may call
6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the church. A Masonic Lodge Service will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home.

Lewis K. LandisNov 3, 1937 - Nov 23, 1998
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m.Wednesday at Akron Cemetery for Lewis
Kay LANDIS, 61, Fort Worth, Texas, who died in November in John Peter Smith
Hospital, Fort Worth. Rev. Chris DODSON will officiate. Hartzler Funeral Home,
Akron, is in Charge of the Memorial Service.
Born in Akron to Howard and Irene LANDIS, he married Kathleen MILLER on Sept 27,
1987. She survives.
Mr. Landis worked for H.J.G. Trucking in Fort Worth until he retired in 1996.
Survivors include two sons, Richard [LANDIS], Euless, Texas, and David [LANDIS],
Garland, Texas; two stepsons, Ron DITTMAN, Akron, and Lee DITTMAN, Rockport,
Texas; one stepdaughter, Sandra DIXON, Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Eugene
LANDIS, Grand Bay, Ala., and Tom LANDIS, Rochester; 14 grandchildren.

Tuesday, April 13, 1999

Daniel J. Nordman Jr.March 3, 1962 - April 11, 1999
Daniel J. NORDMAN Jr., 37, Silver Lake, died 4:57 a.m. Sunday at Indiana 114 and
Wabash County Road 500 South, North Manchester.
He was born to Daniel J., Sr. and Carrol MOOK NORDMAN in Kellogg, Idaho.
Mr. Nordman was a construction laborer and a member of Olive Branch Church of
God, Roann. He was a 1980 graduate of North Miami High School.
Survivors include his mother, Winamac; one brother, David NORDMAN, Rochester;
three sisters, Candy MILEY, Wabash, Catrina CORN, Winamac, Cindy DELK,
Burnettsville; maternal grandmother, Ellen MOOK, Cataldo, Idaho.
He was preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents and maternal
grandfather.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Todd WILSON officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery,
Lake Bruce. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

Melvin R. Myers Sr.Aug 9, 1909 - April 11, 1999
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Salem Friends Church, Greentown with Rev.
Will CARTER officiating. Burial will be in Greentown Cemetery. Friends may call
6-8 p.m. today at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville, and 11-2 p.m.
Wednesday at the church. A Masonic Lodge Service will be conducted 8 p.m. today
at the funeral home.

Lester HollowayOct 17, 1913 - April 13, 1999
Lester "Dee" HOLLOWAY, 85, 311 E. Sixth St., died 11:40 a.m. Tuesday
at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to LeRoy "Lee" and Lillie MIKESELL HOLLOWAY in Mentone, he
married Marjorie A. DAVIS on June 26, 1939 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Holloway was a retired security guard for Pan American Airlines, Cape
Canaveral, Fla. He was a Fulton County Deputy Sheriff during the Lawrence Norris
administration and a Rochester city policeman. He was a member of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Ann and husband Max BURGESS, Palm Desert,
Calif.; three sons, Warren HOLLOWAY, Titusville, Fla., Jerry and wife Linda
HOLLOWAY, Temple Hills, Md., and Robert E. HOLLOWAY, Midvale, Utah; 12
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Donna and husband Robert
ANGLIN, Wabash, Maxine MOLLENCUPP, Lois and husband Clayr STONES, Jean DUZAN,
Barbara and husband Glen BRADLEY, and one brother Robert and wife Vera HOLLOWAY,
all of Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Minnie CLAY, Pauline
BLANCHARD, Betty HOLLOWAY, and two brothers, Leonard [HOLLOWAY] and Larry
HOLLOWAY.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. through the hour of services Friday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or
American Kidney Foundation.

Robert W. FlemingJune 30, 1956 - April 12, 1999
Robert Wayne FLEMING, 42, Royal Center, died 11:34 a.m. Monday at Logansport
Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.
He was born to Willie E. and Jessie M. JUDKINS FLEMING in Plymouth.
Survivors include his fiance, Mary TOWE, Royal Center; two daughters, Bobbie
Darlene FLEMING and Jessie K. HOWELL, both of Royal Center; his parents, Royal
Center; three sisters, Lisa M. FLEMING, Logansport, Brenda FLEMING LILLEY,
Lafayette, and E. Jane CRANE, Burnettsville; one brother, Jess E. FLEMING,
Medina, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel F. FLEMING.
Services are 2 p.m. today at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with Rev. Larry COOK officiating. There will be a private burial.
Friends may call from noon to time of services at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to Cass County Cancer Society.

Edna E. ShoemakerMay 20, 1912 - April 12, 1999
Edna E. SHOEMAKER, 86, Wabash, formerly of Silver Lake, died 12:20 p.m. Monday
at Community Care Center, Wabash.
Born to Gayle Monroe and Sara HARRIS ELKINS in Wolf County, Ky., she married
Lexie E. SHOEMAKER on Feb 25, 1931 in Lincoln County, Ky. He died July 30, 1987.
Mrs. Shoemaker was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Hayse SHOEMAKER, Wabash, and Elmer SHOEMAKER,
Grantsville, utah; two daughters, Pauline BOOSEL, Las Vegas, and Sandra FARIS,
Rochester; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Molly GREEN,Walton Ky., Nanny PITMAN,
Salem, and Elizabeth TODD, Sellersburg; two brothers, Waldon ELKINS, Kingford
Heights, and Arthur ELKINS, LaCross.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel,
Wabash, with Rev. Jim BLACK officiating. Burial will be in Mississinewa
Cemetery, Somerset. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International.

Thursday, April 15, 1999

Florence NorrisJuly 17, 1898 - April 13, 1999
Florence NORRIS, 100, formerly of Fulton County, died Tuesday in Phoenix, Ariz.
Mrs. Norris and husband Dewey [NORRIS] moved to Arizone in 1947.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Betty NORRIS; one granddaughter, Mary Kay
[NORRIS], and three great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Dewey [NORRIS], II, three
sisters and one brother.
Friends may call at the Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale, Ariz. on Saturday.
Private burial services will be held Monday.

Mary A. LackeyMarch 30, 1915 - April 15, 1999
Mary Ann LACKEY, 84, Winona Lake, died 6:40 a.m.Thursday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Grover and Myrtle SHIREMAN HUFFMAN in Wabash, she married James W.
LACKEY on May 13, 1933 in Pierceton. He survives.
Mrs. Lackey was a homemaker and a member of Palestine Bible Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Marilyn and husband Fred McSHERRY, Burket,
Sandra and husband Clayton CRADDOCK, Zephyrhills, Fla., and Nancy and husband
Jerry LEEDY, Warsaw; one son, James L. and wife Sandra LACKEY, Columbia City; 14
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene and husband Paul
GRISSO, Sidney, and Eleanor STEVERS, Pierceton; one brother, Joe and wife Helen
HUFFMAN, Columbia City.
She was preceded in death by one son, Richard L. LACKEY on March 27, 1996, three
brothers and one sister.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. David
CALLIGHAN officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home..

Gerald E. DempseyApril 23, 1926 - April 15, 1999
Gerald "Jerry" E. DEMPSEY, 72, Royal Center, died 5:13 p.m. Thursday
at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born to Raymond and Mary Lew DEMPSEY in Logansport, he married June DIVELEY on
Dec 20, 1947 in Fulton. She survives.
Mr. Dempsey was a maintanance supervisor retired from Hamilton-Standard,
Logansport. He earned two Bronze Stars in WWII. He graduated in 1944 from Royal
Center High School.
He is a member of Royal Center United Methodist Church, Royal Center Free and
Accepted Masons Lodge 585, and former secretary and lifetime member of
Logansport Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed gardening and woodcraft.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandy and husband Francis BELL, Royal Center,
and Deb and husband Chuck NEEDHAM, Winamac; one son, Mike and wife Marlene
DEMPSEY, Noblesville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Doris GREEN, Punta Gorda, Fla., and Joan DECKER, Logansport; three brothers,
George DEMPSEY, Logansport, Jack DEMPSEY, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Richard
DEMPSEY, Virginia Beach, Va.; one half-brother, Don DEMPSEY.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie [DEMPSEY].
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with
Rev. Ed FRITZ officiating. Burial and graveside military services will be at
Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to time
of services on Monday at the funeral home. A Masonic Memorial Service will be
conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to American Lung
Association.

Kaleb T. WagonerFeb 15, 1999 - April 15, 1999
Kaleb Thomas WAGONER, 2 months, Indianapolis, died 5:30 p.m. Thursday at
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after a sudden illness.
Born to Richard and Shelly McGLOTHIN WAGONER in Indianapolis, he attended West
Lake Community Church of God, Indianapolis.
Survivors include his parents, at home; one sister, Krysten Diane WAGONER, at
home; maternal grandparents, Sheila SMALL and Fred McGLOTHIN, both of Rochester;
paternal grandparents Richard and Colleen WAGONER, Rochester; Maternal
great-grandparents, Fred and Rosemary McGLOTHIN, Rochester; paternal
great-grandparents, Thomas and Marjorie RHODES and Mary KLINE, all of Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Willa KELLY and
paternal great-grandfather, Robert WAGONER.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Brian TAMMANY officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Saturday, April 17, 1999

Kaleb T. WagonerFeb 8, 1999 - April 15, 1999
Kaleb Thomas WAGONER, 2 months, Indianapolis, died 5:30 p.m. Thursday at
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis after a sudden illness.
Born to Richard and Shelly McGLOTHIN WAGONER in Indianapolis, he attended West
Lake Community Church of God, Indianapolis.
Survivors include his parents, at home; one sister, Krysten Diane WAGONER, at
home; maternal grandparents, Shelia SMALL and Fred McGLOTHIN, both of Rochester;
paternal grandparents Richard and Colleen WAGONER, Rochester; maternal
great-grandparents, Fred and Rosemary McGlothin, Rochester; paternal
great-grandparents, Thomas and Marjorie RHODES and Mary KLINE, all of Rochester.
He was preceded in deaty by his maternal great-grandmother, Willa KELLY and
paternal great-grandfather, Robert WAGONER.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Brian TAMMANY officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.

George W. DagueJune 20, 1913 - April 18, 1999
George W. DAGUE, 85, 1210B Park Road, died 4:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.
Born to Oda and Elsie TOWNSEND DAGUE in Muskegon, Mich., he married Betty WILSON
on Jan 3, 1942 in Detroit, Mich. She survives.
Mr. Dague lived in Rochester since November, 1998, when he moved from Tucson,
Ariz., where he and his wife lived for 27 years. They lived in Galveston, Ind.
for 11 years, Traverse City, Mich., for 10 years, and Lake, Mich., for six
years. He spent his life in the lumber and hardware business. He managed
Galveston Lumber, Galveston, owned Lake Hardware, Lake, Mich., and worked for
Arizona Sash and Door, Tucson, Ariz. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II,
and a charter member of the Galveston Lions Club. He was a member of the
Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, David and wife Paulette DAGUE, Bellaire, Mich., one
grandson, Brian DAGUE, New Jersey; two sisters, Helen BROWN, Rochester, and
Marjorie MORTON, Warsaw; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan DAGUE in 1969.
No services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by Zimmerman Family
Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mabel A. OsbyNov 7, 1906 - April 17, 1999
Mabel A. BERDINE OSBY, 92, formerly of Hebron, died 10:55 p.m. Saturday at
Valparaiso Care & Rehab Center, Valparaiso.
Born to Roy and Rachael DONAHUE BERDINE in Lake, she married Luther OSBY on Feb
15, 1934 in Lowell. He died in 1975.
Mrs. Osby was a 1922 graduate of Hebron High School. She was a switchboard
operator, a farmer, a gas station operator and worked at Child's Grocery.
Survivors include one nephew, Cedric and wife Barbara BERDINE, Rochester; one
step-grandson, Earl OSBY Jr., Hebron; five great-nephews, John and wife Beverly
BERDINE, Scott BERDINE, Michael and wife Lonnie POGUE, David and wife Brenda
POGUE and Charles POGUE; one great-niece, Aline and husband Doug HEIDLER; nine
great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles BERDINE, one niece, Shirley
POGUE and one sister-in-law, Ida BERDINE.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Family Service Funeral Home, Miller Hebron
Chapel, Hebron, with Rev. Mark EASTWAY officiating. Burial will be in Hebron
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Wednesday, April 21, 1999

Lester L. CannedyFeb 23, 1915 - April 20, 1999
Lester L. CANNEDY, 84, 330 W. 12th St., Rochester, died 2:10 a.m. Tuesday at St.
Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
Born to James L. and Ava COOKSEY CANNEDY in Carterville, Ill., he married Nellie
M. WHITE on Feb. 24, 1935 in Goreville, Ill. She survives at home.
Mr. Cannedy was a farmer and retired from Sealed Power Corp., Rochester, in 1978
with 27 years of service. He was a member of First Church of God, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Vicki L. and husband Gerald COOLEY, Knox; three
sons, R. Samuel and wife Marilyn CANNEDY, Rochester, Gene and wife Donna CANNEDY,
Lansing, Ill., and G. Wayne and wife Sharlene CANNEDY, Citrus Heights, Calif.;
12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Church of God, Rochester, with Rev. Leonard
JACKSON and Rev. David DITTMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester, or one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Memorials may
be made to First Church of God, Rochester.

Thursday, April 22, 1999

Amelia L. RoyerAug 2, 1908 - April 22, 1999
Amelia L. ROYER, 90, Akron, died 2:15 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to C.E. and Elizabeth KRUCKEBERG in Fort Wayne, she married Benjamin
Franklin "Frank" ROYER on Nov 25, 1944 in Fort Wayne. He died Feb 22,
1991.
Mrs. Royer was a homemaker and assisted her husband on the family farm near
Akron. She was a member os St. John's Lutheran Church, Rochester.
Survivors include one son, Jim L. and wife Linda ROYER, Akron; three
grandchildren, Jennifer RYAN, Indianapolis, Amanda Sue ROYER, Akron and Megan
Elizabeth ROYER, Akron.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with
Rev. James KREFT officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver
Lake. Friends may call 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Friday or 9 a.m. to time of services on
Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the "Luther
Ann's" at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rochester.

Arnold N. SellersJan 15, 1925 - April 21, 1999
Arnold N. SELLERS, 74, Bourbon, died Wednesday at his home.
Born to Raleigh and Ina Mae HOFFER SELLERS in Tippecanoe Township, he married
Thelma JACKSON on Nov 20, 1948 in Gravelton. She survives.
Mr. Sellers was retired from Allied Signal, Bendix, in 1988 after 36 years of
employment. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran
of World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara and husband Alan NEIDLINGER, Plymouth,
and Patricia and Jon Van Der WHEELE, Argos; two sons, Larry and wife Nancy
SELLERS, Valparaiso, and Allen and wife Pamela SELLERS, Etna Green; six
grandchildren, Megan [NEIDLINGER] and Daniel NEIDLINGER, Plymouth, Andrew
[SELLERS] and Courtney SELLERS, Etna Green, and Kyla [Van Der WHEELE] and Karlee
Van Der WHEELE, Argos; one brother, Lorain and wife Rosemary SELLERS, Dewart
Lake; one sister, Sylvia SCHOLL, Rochester; two sisters-in-law, June GEYER,
Nappanee and Virginia and husband Amos SHEETS, Nappanee. He was preceded in
death by his parents and an infant daughter, Sharon [SELLERS].
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Deaton Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon.
Burial will be in Etna Green Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday
at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to
Marshall County Hospice.

Avanelle G. CowenJune 7, 1904 - April 20, 1999
Avenelle G. COWEN, 94, South Bend, died 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's
Retirement Community, South Bend.
Born to Frank and Emma KURTZ in Leiters Ford, she married Clifford R. COWEN on
June 2, 1928 in Leiters Ford. He died March 27, 1995.
Mrs. Cowen retired from the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation in 1965 after
34 years of service as a school teacher. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Mishawaka, the Eastern Star, Indiana Teachers Association and
a charter member of the Grandmothers Club of Kissimmee, Fla.
Survivors include one son, Richard L. COWEN, Vandalia, Mich.; seven
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Sue McCOY in 1997.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N.
Main St., Mishawaka. Entombment will be at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Bertha ParksFeb. 26, 1906 - April 22, 1999
Bertha Mae "Peggy" PARKS, 93, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of
727 E. Ninth St., died 8 a.m. Thursday at the center.
Born to Thomas and Ethel Mae KISER LAYTON in Burlington, Kan., she married
Arthur OWENS in 1921 in Burlington, Kan. He died in 1964.
Mrs. Parks was a homemaker and a former "Grey-Lady" at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester, for many years. She was a member of First Assembly of God
Church, Paola, Kan.
Survivors include three daughters, Virginia Rose KEETON, Paola, Kan., Maxine and
husband Neal HARDY, Jet, Okla., Edith and husband Walter KRONBERG, Rochester;
two sons, Arthur "Bud" OWENS, Jr., Clinton, Mo., Dale Glen and wife
Faye PARKS, Jet, Okla.; 64 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Leroy Gene PARKS, one sister, Edith MOULDS
and a brother, Ernie COX.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. David McLANE officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to the hour of services on Monday at the funeral home.

Dorothy M. NordmanFeb. 4, 1904 - April 22, 1999
Dorothy M. GAERTE NORDMAN, 95, Rolling Meadows Health Care, LaFontaine, died
6:22 p.m. Thursday at the care center.
Born to Levi and Lucy YEARIAN GAERTE in Miami County, she was a private duty
caregiver and a member of Disko United Methodist Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one child.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, Roann. Burial
will be in Gaerte Cemetery, Miami County. Friends may call two hours prior to
services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Dorothy J. KerlinNov 19, 1927 - April 25, 1999
Dorothy J. KERLIN, 71, 314 W. 11th St., formerly of Beaver Dam area, died 12:45
a.m. Sunday at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born to Hulan and Pauline TISDEL LANE in Wickliffe, Ky., she married Dean KERLIN
in June 1968. He died in 1988.
Mrs. Kerlin was a homemaker and a member of the Women's Golf Association.
Survivors include two daughters, Bobbi FISHER MARSHALL, Medina, Ohio, and Terry
FISHER and husband Michael GEARHART, Rochester; one son, Ronnie D. and wife
Suyon MARSHALL, St. Louis, Mo.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter;
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday or from 9 a.m. to time of services at the
funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice, 3015 S. Wayne St.,
Fort Wayne, Ind. 46807.

Arthur W. TurnerOct. 16, 1934 - April 23, 1999
Arthur W. TURNER, 64, Shelburn, formerly of Indianapolis, died Friday in
Indianapolis.
Born to Syriel and Dorothy TURNER in Tell City, he married Barbara SCOTT. She
died in 1993.
Mr. Turner was Administrator with Moose Lodge 17 for 35 years. A U.S. Army
veteran, he earned the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 1971, Kentucky Colonel
appointment Aug 9, 1990, received Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of Alabama
appointment Dec 3, 1986, and had Art Turner Day declared Nov 4, 1978 by Mayor
William H. Hudnut of Indianapolis. He was executive secretary of the Warsaw
Moose for two and one-half years and Huntington Moose for seven and one-half
years, and a member of the Eagles, Rochester.
Survivors include one son, Patrick W. TURNER, one daughter, Lori Ann WILSON;
three grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry [TURNER] and John TURNER; one sister,
Brenda WHITAKER.
Services are at noon at Flanner and Buchanan Lawrence Funeral Home, 5215 N.
Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. at Citizens
I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lois I. KumlerJuly 10, 1916 - April 24, 1999
Lois I. KUMLER, 82, Kewanna, died 11:05 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born to Robert R. and Lelia Mae LEASURE TOMLINSON in Kewanna, she married Loren
Dean KUMLER on Feb. 14, 1935 in Kewanna. He died March 1, 1982.
Mrs. Kumler was a retired postal employee. She was a member of United Methodist
Church, Kewanna, where she was pianist for 40 years and a church trustee. She
was a member of Kewanna Order of Eastern Star, now the Rochester Chapter, where
she was a 50 year member and served as pianist for 32 years. She was a Kewanna
Library Board member and a 1934 graduate of Kewanna High School.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia and husband George HOOVER, Rochester;
two sons, Robert and wife Darla KUMLER, Rochester, and Richard KUMLER,
LaFontaine; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred
McCOLLEY, Ruth Ann ANDERSON, and Elizabeth WELLER, all of Kewanna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one daughter-in-law.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kewanna United Methodist Church with Rev.
Todd WILSON and Rev. Steve TUFTS officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F.
Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral
Home Kewanna Chapel and one hour prior to services at the church. OES Memorial
Service will be held 7:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to American Cancer Society or Kewanna United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, April 27, 1999

Lura L. MorganJune 10, 1916 - April 26, 1999
Lura Louise WARNER MORGAN, 82, 5578 N. Fulton County Road 100 West, died 2:34
a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Herbert and Marie TRIMBLE WARNER in Marshall County, she married Charles
MORGAN on Oct 26, 1932 in Valparaiso. He survives at home.
Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker and assisted on the family farm in Richland
Township. She was a 78-year member of Richland Center United Methodist Church,
past president of United Methodist Women, member of Richland Township 31 Club,
past 4-H leader for Richland Center Clodhoppers Never-Give-Up Club.
Survivors include one son, Fritz and wife Joyce MORGAN, Goreville, Ill; three
daughters, Sonja and husband Phillip MOW, Middletown, Del., Pat and husband Gary
HUPPERT and Lori and husband Bobby SCHOEN all of Rochester; nine grandchildren,
Kim and husband Mike GOLDEN, Richmond, Ill., Mike and wife Mary Beth MORGAN,
Murray, Ky., Leslie and husband Stephen OSUCHA, Newark, Del., Lisa and husband
Richard JOHNSON, Nashville, Tenn., Stacy HUPPERT, St. Louis, Mo.; Kari HUPPERT,
San Mateo, Calif.; Melisa HUPPERT, Brody [SCHOEN] and Zac SCHOEN, all of
Rochester; four great-grandchildren, Luke [GOLDEN] and Megan GOLDEN, Richmond,
Ill. and Phillip [JOHNSON] and Morgan JOHNSON, both of Nashville, Tenn; one
brother, Keith and wife Barbara WARNER, Rochester; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rhea [WARNER].
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Jill WRIGHT and Rev. David MILLS officiating. Burial will be in
Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery, northwest of Rochester. Friends may call 4-8
p.m. Wednesday or 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Thursday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to Richland Center United Methodist Church.

Wesnesday, April 28, 1999

Arden H. HollowayJuly 11, 1918 - April 14, 1999
Arden H. "Greek" HOLLOWAY, 80, Springville, died 5:15 p.m. Wednesday
at his home.
Born to Mace and Ida Pearl MATTHEWS HOLLOWAY in Burket, he married Ruth COULTER on March 9, 1948. She survives.
Mr. Holloway retired from Nickel Plate Railroad, was a quarry worker for Indiana
Limestone Co. and a 36-year member of Quarry Workers Local 741. He was of the
United Brethren faith and a past member of the Eagles Lodge, Warsaw.
Survivors include two brothers, Nelson [HOLLOWAY] and Charles HOLLOWAY, both of
Burket; three sisters, Marilyn Ann HALL, Rochester, Mary PHILLIPS, Warsaw, and
Geraldine HALLEY, Claypool.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Services were held at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, and burial was in
Beech Grove Cemetery.

David P. Nix
Oct 22, 1942 - April 26, 1999
David Patrick NIX, 55, Indianapolis, formerly of Houston, Texas and Rochester
areas, died 8:20 a.m. Monday at Clarian Health Partners Methodist Campus,
Indianapolis.
Born to J.W. and Betty MOORE KIZER NIX in Rochester, he married Francine BAKER
in 1983 in Houston, Texas. She died in 1992.
Mr. Nix was a paralegal for a number of years in Houston. He graduated in 1960
from Rochester High School and in 1965 from Indiana University, Bloomington,
where he majored in English. He was a member of First Church of God, Rochester.
Survivors include one sister, Linda PERDUE, Indianapolis, one niece, Kari and
husband Mike BLACKLEY, Indianapolis; one nephew, Phillip and wife Melissa [BLACKLEY],
Richmond, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with
Rev. Steve FLECK officiating.

Frank A. Hay
April 23, 1919 - Apil 26, 1999
Frank A. HAY, 80, Fontana, Calif., formerly of Talma, died 6 p.m. Monday at
Redland Community Hospital, Redland, Calif.
Born to Leo and Mildred HAY WORKING in Peru, he married Virginia DORAN on April
2, 1943 in Tampa, Fla. She survives.
Mr. Hay was a retired real estate salesman. During World War II he flew 83
missions over Europe in a B-26 bomber. He was a member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post in Fontana, Calif.
Survivors include two daughters, Marlene NICHOLS, San Bernadino, Calif., and
Dixie RAMIREZ, Fontana, Calif.; three grandchildren, Richard RAMIREZ, Fontana,
Thrisa JAMES, Huntington Beach, Calif., and Scott NICHOLS, San Bernadino; three
great-granddaughters, Jordan JAMES, Huntington Beach, Madeline [NICHOLS] and
Abigail NICHOLS, both of San Bernadino; four brothers, Richard WORKING,
Centerville, Ohio, Russell WORKING, Bloomington, Raymond WORKING, Manchester,
Tenn., and Jerry WORKING, Roanoke. He was preceded in death by one grandson,
Bryan NICHOLS.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Don
RITCHEY officiating. Military graveside rites will be in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Mexico. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to American Cancer Society.

Retha E Pearson
Jan 5, 1917 - April 28, 1999
Retha Elaine PEARSON, 82, Rochester, died 1:04 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to James W. and Iva HUTTON LYTLE, she married Harry Paul PEARSON on Feb 21,
1940 in Bourbon. He died Aug 12, 1994.
Mrs. Pearson was a homemaker and farmer. She and her husband enjoyed square
dancing and farming.
Survivors include one brother, William and wife Wilma LYTLE, Logansport; several
nieces and nephews.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Bruce
RUSSELL officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
the American Cancer Society.

Saturday, May 1, 1999

[no obits]

Monday, May 3, 1999

Doris A. Osborn
May 22, 1911 - May 2, 1999
Doris ARTER OSBORN, 88, Jackson, Mich., formerly of Akron, died Sunday at Vista
Grand Nursing Home, Jackson, Mich.
Born to Edward S. and Mary A. THOMPSON ARTER in Akron, she married Robert E.
OSBORN on May 22, 1938 in Akron. He died April 14, 1989.
Mrs. Osborn was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
Ithaca, N.Y. and belonged to the Engineering Wives of Cornell University,
Ithaca, N.Y.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith and husband John DAVIS, Glenview, Ill.;
one son, John D. and wife Janet OSBORN, Jackson, Mich.; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Glen [ARTER] in 1959.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday in Akron Cemetery with Rev. Stevan
HALFLICH officiating. No public viewing or visitation are planned.

Chester C. Hartman
July 11, 1924 - April 30, 1999
Chester C. HARTMAN, 74, Macy, died 11:30 Friday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
He was born to Harry and Gertrude Lillian MILLER HARTMAN in Piltwood, Ill.
Mr. Hartman was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A member of the 222nd
Ambulance Medical Company, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a truck
driver and worked for Canteen Corp. for 15 years. He was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Camden, the Disabled American Veterans, and
Logansport Eagles Aerie 323.
Survivors include two daughters, Mildred and husband Wilbur McVEY, Royal Center,
and Carla Jo HARTMAN, Benton, Tenn.; one sister, Margaret PETTIT, Delphi; one
half-sister, Carol BRUCE, Rochester; four stepbrothers, Merle GRAY, Camden,
Harold GRAY, Delphi, Earl GRAY, Mount Dora, Fla., and Leo GRAY, San Diego,
Calif.; two stepsisters, Alice CLEAR, Cleveland, Tenn., Eva VANDENBERG, Salt
Lake City, Utah; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, four brothers, and one sister.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport. Burial will
be with military rites at Mount Hope Cemetery Legion Circle, Logansport. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American
Heart Association.

Dorothy A. Wentzel-Listenberger
Feb 7, 1933 - May 1, 1999
Dorothy A. WENTZEL-LISTENBERGER, 66, South Bend, died 9:30 a.m. Saturday in her
home.
Born to Charles and Stella DECKER WENTZEL in Rochester, she married George A.
LISTENBERGER on Nov. 16, 1951 in Monterey.
Mrs. Listenberger helped her husband operate the Listenberger Funeral Home in
Peru and was a member of St. Matthew Cathedral and Altar Rosary Society.
Survivors include four daughters, Kathleen GLOVER, Cherry Hill, N.J., Christeena
LISTENBERGER and JaNeen DIETL, both of South Bend, and Charleen BLACK,
Brooksville, Fla.; one son, John LISTENBERGER, South Bend; six grandchildren, H.
Burke GLOVER, Ill., Dorothy Ann GLOVER, Christianne LISTENBERGER, Kristopher
BLACK, Kayleen DIETL and Taylor DIETL; five sisters, Frances HEWITT, Bradenton,
Fla., Mildred BRUGH, Rochester, Katherine STURDEVANT, Belleview, Fla., Mary
Alice FRY, Edwardsburg, Mich., and Patricia COSGRAY, Crystal Lake, Ill.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur WENTZEL, lduring World War II.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew Cathedral 1701 Miami St., South
Bend. Burial will follow at Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call 2-5 and
6-8 p.m. today at Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend. A rosary will be held at 7
p.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County or St. Matthew
Cathedral.

Kenneth W. Conrad
Oct 1, 1919 - May 2, 1999
Kenneth W. CONRAD, 79, Kewanna, died 1:42 a.m. Sunday at Pulaski Memorial
Hospital, Winamac.
He was born to Sidney and Ruth STINSON CONRAD in Chalmers.
Mr. Conrad was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a retired salesman. He
worked at Monsanto Fertilizer, Kewanna, and Crop Fertility Specialists, Winamac.
Survivors include three daughters, Markeeta KLINEFELTER, Kewanna, Carla ALLEN,
Monterey, Nancy DITTFIELD, Nyona Lake; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Todd WILSON
officiating. Burial and military rites performed by Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 1728 and American Legion Post 71 will be in Winamac Cemetery. Friends may
call 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Paul J. Rainey
March 23, 1943 - April 24, 1999
Paul J. RAINEY, 56, Oak Lawn, Ill., died April 24 at his home.
Born to Dorsie and Mattie RAINEY in Rochester, he was married to Helen RAINEY.
She survives.
Mr. Rainey was a truck ldriver.
Survivors include two sons, Dale [RAINEY] and Lyle RAINEY, both of Oak Lawn,
Ill; one daughter, Ellen LEE, Bee Springs, Ark.; four grandchildren; one
brother, Bruce RAINEY, Amarillo, Texas; two sisters, Mary FOX, Mitchell, and
Carol JOHNSON, Fort Wayne.
Cremation took place at Zimmerman & Sandman Funeral Home, Oak Lawn, Ill.,
with Rev. David YOUNT officiating.

Tuesday, May 4, 1999

Thelma F. Richard
April 22, 1904 - May 3, 1999
Thelma Fern RICHARD, 95, Lake Como, Fla., died 6 a.m. Monday in Gainesville,
Fla.
Born to William and Eunice EASTERDAY MILLER in Fulton County, she married Rex
RICHARD on April 18, 1936 in Rochester. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Richard was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church, Lake
Como, Fla.
Survivors include one sister, Opal GRAVES, Roseland; two nephews and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Albert MILLER, and one
sister, Ruth ZENTZ.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to the hour of services on Thursday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, Lake Como,
Fla.

Ernest R. Layer
March 29, 1937 - May 2, 1999
Ernest "Ernie" R. LAYER, 62, Royal Cent er, died 8:33 p.m. Sunday at
Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Born to Grover H. and Beulah I. DeWITT LAYER in Cass County, he married Joyce
SWANK on Nov 17 1957 in Lucerne. She survives in Royal Center.
Mr. Layer was co-owner with his wife of the Royal Center Locker Plant. In 1997
Mr. and Mrs. Layer were inducted into the Indiana Meat Packers Hall of Fame.
Their business was the winner of many state and national meat processing awards.
He was director of the American Meat Processors Association. A 1955 graduate of
Royal Center High School he was a member of the Baptist-Christian Church, Royal
Center, member and past president of Royal Center Lions Club, member and past
master of Royal Center Masonic Lodge 585 Free and Accepted Masons, Fort Wayne
Scottish Rite, Murat Temple, Indianapolis, Logansport Shrine Club, member and
past president and executive secretary of Indiana Meat Packers and Processors
Association, Logansport Elks.
Survivors include his parents, Royal Center; three sons, Steve and wife Sheryl
LAYER, Logansport, Gary and wife Patti LAYER, Argos, and Mark and wife Jennifer
LAYER, Royal Center; two brothers Lee LAYER, Seffner, Fla., and Everett LAYER,
Royal Center; one sister, Ellen SELL, Royal Center; 13 grandchildren, Jacob
[LAYER], Joshua [LAYER], Micaela [LAYER], Ryan [LAYER], Jennifer [LAYER],
Benjamin [LAYER], Kenneth [LAYER], Jessica [LAYER], Christopher [LAYER], Sarah
LAYER, Tony [PATTERSON], Tara [PATTERSON] and Jami PATTERSON.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Baptist-Christian Church, Royal Center, with
Rev. Steve ROBINSON officiating. Burial will be in Kistler Cemetery, Royal
Center. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home,
Royal Center and one hour prior to services in the church. Memorials may be made
to Baptist-Christian Church or Logansport Shrine Club Transportation Fund to
Shriners Hospital.

Wednesday, May 5, 1999

Margaret A. Kilian
Feb 19, 1925 - May 4, 1999
Former Peru resident Margaret Ann KILIAN died at 3:35 Tuesday at ExtendaCare,
Rochester.
Born to Earl and Martha DONAT HOLLAND in Peru, she married Charles E. KILIAN on
June 16, 1947. He died May 16, 1997.
Mrs. Kilian was a homemaker and a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Peru,
Peru Elkeetees and Women of the Moose.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia and husband David WESTCOTT, Peru, and
Alicia and husband Dennis CONKLIN, Peru; one granddaughter, Shannon CONKLIN,
Peru; one grandson, Blake CONKLIN, Peru; one brother, Dan HOLLAND, Peru; two
sisters, Martha OPPLE and Adleine CLARK, both of Peru.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Private graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru,
with Rev. Virgil BARKER officiating. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by
Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.

Laurie Jane Good
Nov 4, 1965 - May 7, 1999
Laurie Jane GOOD, 33, Argos, died at 5 a.m. Friday at her home.
Born to William and Sandy BERAN WYMAN in Janesville, Wisc., she married Doug
GOOD on Aug 11, 1989, in Plymouth. He survives.
Mrs. Good was a homemaker and an employee of Midwest Lumber, Bremen.
Surviving with her husband include one son, Adam WHITE, Knox; one daughter,
Nicole WHITE, Knox; two step-sons, Travis GOOD, Matt GOOD, both of Argos; her
mother, Sandy WYMAN, Culver; one brother, Dan WYMAN, Plymouth, Mich.; three
step-brothers and three step-sisters.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery, Rev.
Robin SMITH will officiate. No visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to
the Argos Fire Department or the Argos Emergency Medical Services.

Alice M. Tullis
Jan 22, 1914 - May 6, 1999
Alice M. TULLIS, 85, Warsaw, formerly of Akron, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday at
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to John MURPHY and Catherine HURLOCK in Kokomo, she married Wilfred J.
GAGNON on Feb 11, 1933 in Akron. He died Aut 1, 1960. She then married Cyrus C.
"Short" TULLIS on Nov 14, 1964 in Fulton County. He died Aug 22, 1992.
Mrs. Tullis was a homemaker. She was a member of the Mill Creek Missionary
Church, Rochester.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Max (Rozella) VanCLEAVE, Mrs. Robert
(Joyce) SHAFER, both of Warsaw; Mrs. Gene (Carolyn) MILLER, Akron; Mrs. Rodney
(Pat) WEAVER, Goshen; one son, William and wife Sue Ellen GAGNON, Silver Lake;
two step-sons, Cleasta and wife Si TULLIS, Akron; Bud TULLIS, Rochester; five
sisters, Mrs. Grover (Mildred) BROWN, Wabash; Mrs. Marvin (Delores) LAWSON,
Wabash; Mrs. Ethel BISHOP, Warsaw; Mary PENN, Warsaw; Mrs. Chester (Bondaline)
TRAVER, Warsaw; two brothers, James and wife Jerry MURPHY, Logansport; John Jr.
and wife Judy MURPHY, North Manchester; several grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were four brothers, William [MURPHY], Charles [MURPHY],
Lawrence [MURPHY] and Lee [MURPHY]; and one sister, Dorothy SOPHER.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. The Rev. Len
MORRIS and the Rev. Dale WALTERHOUSE will officiate. Burial will be in the
Silver Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Alma Haupert
May 16, 1914 - May 9, 1999
Alma HAUPERT, 84, Akron, died 1:30 a.m. Sunday at her home.
Born to Fred and Blanche RILEY DIXON in Fulton County, she married Thomas E.
HAUPERT on April 18, 1953 in Akron. He died March 27, 1992
Mrs. Haupert was a homemaker and a member of Akron United Methodist Church. She
and her husband owned and operated Haupert Funeral Home, Akron until retirement.
Survivors include one nephew, Terry L. DIXON, Akron; one niece, Victoria L.
JASPER, Lombard, Ill.; two great-nephews, Justin C. [JASPER] and Eric C. JASPER,
both of Lombard, Ill.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Irene BABER and one brother, Harry
DIXON.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, with Rev. Aaron
GROSS and Rev. Steven Hay FLICK officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home

Mildred P. Meredith
Sept 13, 1916 - May 8, 1999
Mildred P. MEREDITH, 82, Mexico, formerly of North Manchester, died 1:18 p.m.
Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Kokomo.
Born to Guy Vernon and Stella M. KESTER in North Manchester, she married Charles
I. MEREDITH on April 1, 1944. He died Jan 1, 1994.
Mrs. Meredith was retired from Heckman Bindery, North Manchester. She graduated
Lagro High School in 1934.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth MEREDITH, Mexico; two grandchildren, one
great-grandchild; two brothers, Fred KESTER, Wabash, and Lewis KESTER, Fort
Wayne; one sister, Edith STEPHENSON, Lagro.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Charles Michael MEREDITH in
1969, one daughter, one brother and one sister.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at LeLaughter-McKee Mortuary North Manchester
Chapel, with Rev. Marlin McCANN officiating. Burial will be in Fairview
Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Loe E. Henderson
Sept 27, 1904 - May 8, 1999
Loe Elizabeth GILES HENDERSON, 94, West Lafayette, died 11:39 p.m. Saturday at
her home.
Born in White County, she married Lowell D. HENDERSON on April 14, 1926 in
Delphi. He died June 17, 1988.
Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker.
Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth and husband Hayden KING, Knightstown;
two sons, Joseph N. HENDERSON, West Lafayette, and Ivan D. HENDERSON, Rochester;
eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, one great-grandson, two brothers and
two sisters.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hippensteel Funeral Home Chapel, 822 N.
9th St., Lafayette, with Rev. John MARTZ officiating. Interment will be at
Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Fund.

Kenneth W. Conrad
Oct 1, 1919 - May 2, 1999
Additional information was received regarding Kenneth W. CONRAD, 79, Kewanna,
who died 1:42 a.m. May 2, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Born to Sidney and Ruth STINSON CONRAD in Chalmers, he was a U.S. Navy veteran
having served at Pearl Harbor aboard the USS West Virginia which was sunk during
the attack. He was a retired salesman of Monsanto Fertilizer, Kewanna, and Crop
Fertility Specialists Inc., Winamac.
Survivors include three daughters, Markeeta KLINEFELTER, Kewanna, Carla ALLEN,
Monterey, and Nancy DITTFIELD, Nyona Lake; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; former wife, Marilyn CONRAD, Kewanna; stepmother, Edna
CONRAD, Monticello; two half-brothers, Jim [CONRAD] and Max CONRAD.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services were held 11 a.m. May 5 at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with burial in
Winamac Cemetery.

Tuesday, May 11, 1999

Peggy Reames
Oct 8, 1915 - May 10, 1999
Peggy "Effie" REAMES, 83, Plymouth, formerly of Fulton and Logansport,
died 9 a.m. Monday at Mayflower Care Center, Plymouth.
Born to David and Mary AUSTIN GOFF in Frankfort, she married Charles Edgar
REAMES in 1964 in Elkhart. He died Jan 18, 1976.
Survivors include one daughter, Sherry and husband John MYERS, Plymouth; two
sons, Dan and wife Jackie BROWN, and David "Mick" BROWN, all of Carson
City, Nev.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Shirley BROWN, Fulton; nine grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Jim G. BROWN on Aug 18, 1997, one
grandson, Timmy BROWN, and two brothers, Terry [GOFF] and Aaron F. GOFF.
Services are noon Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, lwith Rev.
George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, near Burnettsville.
Friends may call 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Marshall County Humane Society.

Gary L. Poole
May 31, 1940 - May 11, 1999
Gary Lee POOLE, 58, Wabash, died 10:32 p.m. Tuesday at his home.
Born to Gerald and Icle Virginia CLARK POOLE in Wabash, he married Janet S.
DISCOLL on Sept. 26, 1959 in Wabash. She survives.
Mr. Poole graduated from Wabash High School in 1958 and was president of Poole
Foods, Inc., Wabash since 1978. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church,
Wabash, the Wabash Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and a member and past
exalted ruler of Wabash Elks. A member of the National Street Rod Association,
he enjoyed car shows and buying and selling trucks.
Survivors include his mother, Icle Virginia SINGLETON, Wabash; four sons, Keith
POOLE, Peru, Kim POOLE, Wabash, Scott and wife Amy POOLE, Lagro, and Brian and
wife Erin POOLE, Wabash; four grandchildren; one sister, Jacqueline and husband
Everett TISDALE, Wabash; two brothers Jerry Joe and wife Phyllis POOLE, Wabash,
and Sherman K. POOLE, Plymouth; one half-sister, Cathy HERRELL, Logansport;
stepfather, Ruskin SINGLETON, Wabash.
He was preceded in death by his stepmother and two half-brothers.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair
St., Wabash, with Rev. Tim WROZEK, officiating. Burial will be in Falls
Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at
Grandstaff-Hentgen Main Street Chapel, 86 E. Main, Wabash. Memorials may be made
to Hope Foundation and the Oncology Department at Wabash County Hospital.

Thursday, May 13, 1999

A. Lucile Surface
Sept 13, 1918 - May 12, 1999
A. Lucile SURFACE, 80, Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died 1
a.m. Wednesday.
Born to John Philip and Ruth WHEELER STARNER in Warsaw, she married Markwood I.
SURFACE on May 2, 1936. He died Nov 13, 1983.
Mrs. Surface retired from Kimble Glass after 30 years. She was a member of
Mentone United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years.
Survivors include two sons, Phillip and wife Beverly SURFACE, Mentone, and Paul
and wife Alice Faye SURFACE, Akron; three daughters, Alice and husband Hubert
KEIRN, Mentone, Linda and husband Larry SIMS, Fort Davis, Texas, and Markee
ADAMS, Anaheim, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Jessie STICKLER, Warsaw, and June LOZIER, Peru.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert STARNER, and one
great-grandchild.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Will LAWSON, Sr., and Rev. Jack L. THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in
Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mentone United Methodist Church.

Calvin G. Miller
April 2, 1914 - Jan. 27, 1999
Calvin George MILLER, 84, Lawrence, Kan., formerly of Kewanna, died 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 in Lawrence.
Born to Charles and Glenn MILLER in Retah, Mont., he married Loretta HENDRICKSON
on May 29, 1942 at Brooks Field, Texas. She died Oct. 12, 1995.
Mr. Miller was a retired sales engineer and a member of the Lions club and the
U.S. Army Reserves. He was a graduate of Purdue University.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy J. REITZ, Eudora, Kan., and Sandra L.
ROESNER, Mahtomedi, Minn.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Robert [MILLER] and one
sister, Edith [MILLER].
Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger, Kewanna Chapel.
Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Kewanna.

Friday, May 14, 1999

Billie R. Thomason
Oct 6, 1927 - May 13, 1999
Billie Ray THOMASON, 71, Rochester, died Thursday morning at his home.
Born to Gilbert Lee and Elsie Louise HUBBLE THOMASON in Jasonville, he married
Bulah Louise THOMASON. She died May 1987. He married Bessie ROSS PIOTTER on June
18, 1988 in Peru. She survives in Rochester.
Mr. Thomason was retired from the U.S. Navy. He served in World War II, Korea,
and Vietnam. He was retired head maintenance manager at Community Hospital,
Ventura, Calif., and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester and
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars of Jasonville.
Survivors include one daughter, Michelle Dawn DEARDORFF, Ventura, Calif; two
grandchildren; two stepsons, Jerry PIOTTER and Glen PIOTTER, both of Macy; one
stepdaughter, Sharon DILLMAN, Macy; eight step-grandchildren; seven
step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Lee WILSON, Jasonville; two
brothers, Wilbur John THOMASON, Anderson, and Merrell Leon THOMASON, Terre
Haute; two half-sisters, Susie HAMILTON and Linda HEMPHILL, both of
Indianapolis; one half-brother, Richard THOMASON, Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert Lee THOMASON, and one sister,
Mildred Maria HOWARD.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester, with Rev.
James W. KREFT officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park,
Logansport. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church and American Cancer Society.

Carl J. Scott
Oct 12, 1920 - May 13, 1999
Carl J. SCOTT, 78, Logansport, died 9 a.m. Thursday at his home.
Born to Carl M. and Ethel KINZIE SCOTT in Cass County, he married Beatrice W.
ANGLE on April 5, 1950 in Rossville. She survives.
Mr. Scott was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II where he served on the USS
Mississippi. He was in the farming industry for 49 years and a member of Corinth
Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.
Survivors include three daughters, Cyrena and husband Ray STALLER, Logansport,
Jill and husband Dana ZARTMAN, Rochester, and Julie and husband David FRED,
Kewanna; two sons, Kevin and wife Cindy SCOTT and Dana and wife Vicky SCOTT, all
of Logansport; 13 grandchildren, India [STAKKER], Tai [STALLER], and Cara
STALLER; Stephanie [SCOTT], Wesley [SCOTT], Duane [SCOTT] and Cody SCOTT; Adam
[SCOTT] and Ashley SCOTT; Silas [ZARTMAN] and Erica ZARTMAN, and James [FRED]
and Eli FRED.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Delmar [SCOTT] and
William SCOTT.
Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile, with Rev.
Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile.
Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one
hour prior to services on Sunday at the church.

Gustave E. Contat
June 19, 1921 - May 14, 1999
Gustave Edward "Bum" CONTAT, 78, South Bend, died 12:30 a.m. Friday at
his home.
Born to Gustave N. and Anna CONTAT in Mishawaka, he married Odessa RICE GRAVES
on Dec. 18, 1948 in Goshen. She survives.
Mr. Contat was a retired self-employed upholsterer. Prior to becoming
self-employed, he worked as a millwright at Uniroyal in Mishawaka. A World War
II U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was
a member of the Ireland Road Church of God, Mishawaka.
Survivors include four daughters, Beverly and husband Bill WOODRUFF, Opal
BUFFORD and Carol and husband Dave SKWARCAN, all of Mishawaka, and Edna and
husband Jim ANSPAUGH, South Bend; two sons, Minor L. GRAVES and Lawrence E.
CONTAT, both of South Bend; one daughter-in-law, Barbara L. GRAVES, Mishawaka;
14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth CARRICO,
Rochester, Laura BURTNER and Mary Jane BETHE, both of Mishawaka; two brothers,
Charles CONTAT, Elkhart and Mike CONTAT, Belin, N.M.; several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, lJames D. GRAVES in May 1998.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, Mishawaka, with Rev.
Mark MUNCY officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery where Mishawaka VFW
Post 360 will donduct military graveside rites. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and
6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Lillian E. Ness
Oct. 31, 1912 - May 14, 1999
Lillian E. NESS, 86, Rochester, died at 4:10 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Born in Royal Center to Schuyler and Lilly VanMETER BUTTON, she married Roy Earl
NESS in 1932 in Rochester. He died Aug. 3, 1954. She was a homemaker and member
of Westside Apostolic Church, Rochester.
Surviving are four daughters Lorraine and husband Merle GRAY, Camden; Irma and
husband Robert JOHNSON, Akron; Betty Lou and husband James SMITH, Tulsa, Okla.;
Wilma Jean and husband Weldon HARVEY, Athens, and four sons, Chester L. [NESS],
St. Francisville, Ill.; Thomas E. and wife Carolyn [NESS], Rochester; Leonard D.
and wife Virginia [NESS], Long Beach, Calif., and Sherril L. [NESS], Rochester.
Preceding in death with her husband were one son, Vernal R. [NESS], who died in
1998 and one grandchild.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Paul CECRLE officiating. Burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the American
Heart Association.

Robert D. Norris
Robert D. NORRIS, 71, Mentone, died 9:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Lillian E. Ness
Oct 31, 1912 - May 14, 1999
Additional information has been received on Lillian E. NESS, 86, Rochester, who
died 4:10 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Schuyler and Lilly Van METER BUTTON in Royal Center, she married Roy
Earl NESS in 1932 in Rochester. He died Aug. 3, 1954.
Mrs. Ness was a homemaker and a member of Westside Apostolic Church, Rochester.
Services include four daughters, Lorraine and husband Merle GRAY, Camden, Irma
and husband Robert JOHNSON, Akron, Betty Lou and husband James SMITH, Tulsa,
Okla., and Wilma Jean and husband Weldon HARVEY, Athens; four sons, Chester
LeRoy NESS, St. Francisville, Ill., Thomas Earl and wife Carolyn NESS,
Rochester, Leonard Dale and wife Virginia NESS, Long Beach, Calif., and Sherril
Lee NESS, Rochester; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three btothers, four sisters, one son, Vernal
Robert NESS in 1998, and one grandchild.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Paul M. CECRLE officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery. Friends may
call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Heart
Association.

Thomas O. Pugh
Jan 8, 1933 - May 15, 1999
Thomas O. PUGH, 86, 1105 Elm St., died 11:30 p.m. Thursday at his home.
Born to Cameron and Ruby L. CONFER PUGH near Mexico, he married Louanna PIERATT
on Oct. 13, 1950 in Miami County. She survices at home.
Mr. Pugh was a maintenance man for Honeywell Corp., Wabash, Chamberlains
Products, formerly of Akron, Squart "D" Corporation, Peru, Daulton
Foundry, Warsaw, and Modern Materials, Rochester. He served in the Indiana
National Guard.
Survivors include three daughters, Anita and husband Ronald WHYBREW, Amboy,
Karen and husband Timothy RUFF, Akron, and Sandra and husband John THOMAS,
Rochester; six grandchildren, Ronald WHYEBREW, Jr., Amboy, Thomas RUFF, Akron,
Tina AGNEW, Terra RUFF, Derek [THOMAS] and Jessica THOMAS, all of Rochester; his
mother, Rochester; four sisters, Linda FISHER, Macy, Zala and husband Larry
WORKING, Moyock, N.C., Connie and husband Dwight HUMERICKROUSE, Nyona Lake, and
Brenda and husband, Mark GUNDRUM, Fulton; one brother, James and wife Becky
PUGH, Lucerne.
He was preceded in death by his father on Dec. 24, 1954, four brothers, Danny
[PUGH], Lowell [PUGH], Stanley [PUGH] and Ward [PUGH], and one
great-granddaughter, Elaine JOYCE.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Larry PYEATT officiating. Burial and graveside military services
conducted by LeRoy Shelton American Letion Post and Lake Manitou Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8
p.m. Tuesday or one hour prior to services on Wednesday ath the funeral home.

Hugh A. Hudkins
April 1, 1933 - May 14, 1999
Hugh A. HUDKINS, 66, Lake Bruce, Kewanna, died 8:07 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Byron E. and Dora M. STEVENS HUDKINS in Knox, he married Kum Soon Janie
HAN on March 11, 1960 in Paris, France. She survives.
Mr. Hudkins graduated from Hammond High School in 1951. He was a retired Foreign
Service Officer with the U. S. Department of State. His career consisted of
assignments in Seoul, Korea; Maris, France; Baghdad, Iraq ; Bangkok, Thailand;
Tokyo, Japan; Monrovia, Liberia; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Sanai Field
Mission; Seoul, Korea; Beijing, China; and Tokyo, Japan. He served with the U.S.
Air Force 6910th Security Group.
He was a member of the Acme Lodge 83 Free and Accepted Masons, Michigan City,
Scottish Rite Valley of Tokyo, Japan, and American Legion China Post 1 of
Shanghi, China, which he helped to establish. He was a life member of Kewanna
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1121, and the Moose and Elks Lodges, Rochester.
Survivors include one son, Byron Leo HUDKINS, American Embassy, Tokyo, Japan;
one daughter, Felicia and husband Delbert CARPENTER, Kewanna; two
granddaughters, Nicole [HUDKINS] and Taylor [HUDKINS].
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel,
with Rev. Cliff GANO officiating. Friends may call 3-8 p.ml today and from 8
a.m. to the time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home. There will be a
Masonic Memorial Service at 8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Masonic
Lodge or Riley Children's Hospital.

Tuesday, May 18, 1999

Marie Savage
Oct. 25, 1903 - May 17, 1999
Marie SAVAGE, 95, Macy, died 9:20 p.m. Monday at her home.
She was born to John A. and Belle LaRUE SAVAGE in Akron.
Ms.Savage was a retired postal clerk. She worked in the Macy Post Office from
1936-1973. She graduated from Macy High School in 1922, attended Indiana
University, and taught school in a one-room school in Miami County.
Survivors include neighbors, friends and distant relatives.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Plainview Cemetery, Macy, with
Rev. David WELSH officiating.

Robert D. Norris
June 19, 1927 - May 16, 1999
Robert D. NORRIS, 71, Mentone, died 9:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.
Born to Samuel and Dora BOYER NORRIS in Kosciusko County, he married Wilma
OVERHOLT on May 24, 1951 in Warsaw. She survives.
Mr. Norris worked at BNW Industries, Mentone, and was a farmer. He was World War
II U.S. Army veteran and a member of Kosciusko County Soil and Water
Conservation since 1957, RC and D. Conservation, and Kosciusko County Sheep
Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce and husband Ralph MARLEY, Russiabille; one
son, Dennis NORRIS, Mentone; two grandchildren, Jennifer [MARLEY] and Michael
MARLEY, Russiaville; one brother, Lee and wife Norene NORRIS, Mentone; one
sister, Mrs. Everett "Lillie" ROOKSTOOL, Oswego.
Services are 10:30 a.ml Thursday at Knig Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Joe
OLSON officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ralph C. Ward
Oct. 25, 1912 - May 16, 1999
Ralph C. WARD, 86, Ment one, died 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Wabash Health Care,
Wabash.
Born to Clyde and Cora FLORY in Tippecanoe, he married Vadis ELICK on Aug. 15,
1934 in Fort Wayne. She survices.
Mr. Ward owned Ward's Paint & Wallpaper Store, Mentone, a decorating
contract business. A World War II U.S. Navy veteran, he was a member of the
American Legion, Warsaw.
Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline and husband Rodney GIBBLE, Mentone;
two sons, Ted L. and wife Pamela WARD, Warsaw, and Ronald D. WARD, Valparaiso;
10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one
sister, Ruth and husband Delbert BOWLES, Eagle River, Wisc. He was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and one
great-granddaughter, Ashley BRUNER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Will
LAWSON, Sr., officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the
American Legion at Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.ml today at the
funeral home.

Jerry H. Hudkins
Jan. 16, 1936 - May 15, 1999
Jerry H. HUDKINS, 63, Carthage, Mo., died 3:08 a.m. Saturday at Grove General
Hospital, Grove, Okla.
Born to William J. and Mildred I. BROOKER HUDKINS in Kewanna, he married Joan
THOMPSON on June 19, 1954 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Hudkins was president of the wire group at Leggett-Platt Corp., Carthage,
and a member of the Board of Directors. He was a member of First United
Methodist Church, Carthage.
Survivors include three sons, Vincent K. [HUDKINS], Diamond, Mo., Jerry M. [HUDKINS],
Houston, Texas, and Bruce E. [HUDKINS], Tulsa, Okla.; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; five brothers, Richard [HUDKINS], Rochester, Donald [HUDKINS],
Sebastian, Fla., George [HUDKINS], North Little Rock, Ark., John [HUDKINS],
Warsaw, and Virgil [HUDKINS], Rochester; one sister, Mary Ellen GEORGE,
Kimberling, City, Mo.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Carthage, with
Rev. Russell MAGGARD officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Carthage.
Friends may call 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage. Memorials
may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the First United Methodist
Church, Carthage.

John R. Burkholder
Feb. 19, 1918 - May 18, 1999
John Robert BURKHOLDER, 81, Logansport, died 2:54 a.m. Tuesday at Manorcare
Health Services, Kokomo.
Born to John and Helen BORNEMAN BURKHOLDER in Miami County, he married Mary
Maxine ANGLE on May 17, 1937. She died May 18, 1975. He married Elsie CARTER
BURROUGH on Nov. 26, 1975 in Logansport. She survives.
Mr. Burkholder was a retired truck driver and was a Kemple Glassware collector.
He was co-author of a book, "Kemple Glassware, 1945-1970." He attended
Calvary Presbyterian Church, Logansport.
Survivors include three daughters, Carol JUSTICE, Logansport, Marianne and
husband Steve JONES, Jerri and husband Jeff STAFFORD, all of Galveston; one son
John Robert BURKHOLDER III, San Diego, Calif.; one stepson, Ivor Dale and wife
Diana BURROUGH, Marion; nine grandchildren, Leeann and husband Roger CHILCUT,
Brian and wife Brandi JUSTICE, Tom [JUSTICE] and Mark JUSTICE, Eric and wife
Michelle JONES, Cory JONES, Andrea MANNING, Kyra and husband Tim MILLER, Marc and wife Kelli
BURROUGH; seven great-grandchildren; one stepsister, Lena WILSON; two
stepbrothers, Dale DILLMAN, Logansport, and Verl DILLMAN, Peru.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Alice MANSFORD, one grandchild, and one
stepbrother, Lynn DILLMAN.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev.
Douglas MANKELL officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to service on Friday
at the funeral home.

James E. Wright
Oct 11, 1942 - May 19, 1999
James Edward WRIGHT, 56, Denver, died 10:42 p.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born to Richard Vaughn and Mary A. OGLE WRIGHT in Rochester, he married Charlene
SPARKS on June 26, 1964 in Fulton County. She survives.
Mr. Wright worked for Square D Company, Peru and was a member of Chapel Hill
Alliance Church, Peru.
Survivors include one son, Mike WRIGHT, Columbia City; one daughter, Deanna
MILLER, Akron; one granddaughter, Britney Nichole MILLER, Akron; two brothers,
Richard L. WRIGHT, Lafayette, and Jerry L. WRIGHT, North Manchester; one sister
Connie R. JUDY, Peru; one stepsister, Mae BALDWIN, Peru.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Leslie Frank KINTNER.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Chapel Hill Alliance Church, Peru, with Rev. Bob
BROWN officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call
2-8 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour before the
service on Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to Chapel Hill Alliance
Church.

Charles G. Evans
Sept. 17, 1933 - May 22, 1999
Charles Glen EVANS, 65, 917 Jefferson St., died 8:20 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to W. F. and Lorena CARTER EVANS in Fort Cobb, Okla., he married Sharon
BALLINGER on April 14, 1988 in Indianapolis. She survives at home.
Mr. Evans was a warehouse clerk for Edmonton Manufacturing, formerly Topps
Manufacturing, Rochester. Prior to that he was a career sailor in the U.S. Navy
for 20 years where he served aboard the USS Rowe, USS Sarasota, USS Forrestal
and was stationed at the U.S. Naval Reserve Manpower Center, Bainbridge, Md. A
radio repairman, he received five Good Conduct Medals, the Navy Occupation
Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Survivors include one daughter, Michelle HOWARD, Rochester; two sons, Craig
[EVANS] and Charles EVANS Jr., both of Danville, Pa.; three grandchildren,
Rachel Carrie [EVANS], Rochester, Marcia Ann [EVANS] and Charles Gene EVANS III, both of
Danville; three brothers, William EVANS Jr., Oklahoma, and Earl [EVANS] and
Jerry W. EVANS, both of Washington; one half-brother, Donald EVANS; one
half-sister, Jewel EVANS; his mother-in-law, Erma MARTIN, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ernie EVANS, and his
father-in-law, Robert MARTIN.
Graveside military services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Marion National
Cemetery. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester.

Esther Dunnuck
Sept 27, 1911 - May 21, 1999
Esther DUNNUCK, 87, Backus, Minn., formerly of Denver, died 6:25 p.m. Friday in
Brainerd, Minn.
Born to John and Martha ELLIS COPELAND in Kokomo, she married Willis DUNNUCK on
Nov. 3, 1930 in Peru. He survives.
Mrs. Dunnuck was a 50-year member of the Macy chapter of Order of Eastern Star
and a past matron, and a member of Trainman Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons, Joe DUNNUCK, Backus, Minn., and Jim DUNNUCK, Peru;
two daughters, Jane TAYLOR, Irving, Texas, and Linda STECKERD, Manitowac, Wisc.;
13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Warren Lee [DUNNUCK] and Phillip DUNNUCK,
one sister, Edna SIMPSON and two brothers, William [COPELAND] and Kenneth
COPELAND.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. George
McCARTY officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may
call 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. An Eastern Star memorial service will
be held 8 p.m. Monday.

Dorothy L. Kochenderfer
Aug. 9, 1912 - May 22, 1999
Dorothy Louise KOCHENDERFER, 86, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester,
formerly of 705 E. Fourth St., died 6:03 p.m. Saturday at her residence.
Born to Peter A. and Mary L. GRASS HORN near Burket in Kosciusko Co., she
married Von KOCHENDERFER on March 4, 1933 in Elkhart. He died Feb. 5, 1993.
Mrs. Kochenderfer was a caterer in California and had worked as a sales clerk
for Rochester's Taylor Shoe Store. She was a member of First Baptist Church,
Rochester and its missionary group. She was a past member of the Pleasant Valley
Community Club.
Survivors include two nieces, Millie and husband Allen SHIVELY, Goshen, and
Bonnie and husband George MACHLMANN, Pompano Beach, Fla.; two nephews, Ronald
HORN, San Francisco, Calif., and Keith and wife Virginia HORN, Warsaw and Plant
City, Fla.; several great-nieces and nephews.
Services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Theadore M. Ness
Dec. 10, 1934 - May 23, 1999
Theadore M. NESS, 64, Kewanna, died 11:02 p.m. Sunday in Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
He was born to Charles Clinton and Arlene S. ZELLERS NESS near Grass Creek.
He was a salvage contractor and a member of Kewanna Veterans of Foreign Wars. He
served as a radar specialist in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He
graduated from Kewanna High School in 1952.
Survivors include his mother who lives in Kewanna; one son, Clinton Monroe NESS,
Kewanna; and one brother, Karl Dean NESS, Huntsville, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father.
There are no funeral services or visitation planned. Harrison-Metzger Funeral
Homes, Inc., Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret M. Leydet
Jan. 18, 1937 - May 22, 1999
Margaret M. LEYDET, 69, 1326 1/2 Madison St., died 7:10 a.m. Saturday at
ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born to Noah and Lucinda HEDGECOTH GUNTER in Crossville, Tenn., she married
George R. BROWN on May 19, 1959 in Crossville. He died in 1975. She later
married Richard LEYDET. He survives.
Mrs. Leydet was a former EstendaCare employee.
Survivors include four sons, Fred [BROWN], Tim [BROWN], Jerry W. BROWN, all of
Rochester, and Bobby HANKINS, Crossville; two grandchildren; two sisters,
Christine NEALON and Wilma DURHAM, both of Crossville; three brothers, Powell
GUNTER and Leon BARNES, Crossville, and Bob BARNES, Rochester.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, with Rev.
Don BRENNEMAN officiating. No visitation is planned. Zimmerman Family Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.

Macy Teenager Dies
An off-road vehicle accident claimed the life of a Macy teenager Tuesday
evening.
Steven Bruce MATTICE, 14, died at 12:12 a.m. today of a fractured neck.
Police say Mattice and a passenger, Jonathan SHOCK, 15, Macy, were traveling
north on County Road 200 East south of County Road 600 South at about 6:35 p.m.
when their four-wheeler left the east side of the road and hit a utility pole.
The victim was air lifted to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he later died.
Shock received only minor injuries and was treated and released at Woodlawn
Hospital.

Ruth L. Wahlig
April 24, 1919 - May 24, 1999
Ruth Louise WAHLIG, 80, Fort Wayne, formerly of Athens, died 7:25 p.m. Monday at
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born to Samuel and Ethel M. BERGER CLEMANS in Fulton County, she married Joseph
G. WAHLIG on Dec. 4, 1937 in Fulton County. He died Feb. 22, 1999.
A homemaker, Mrs. Wahlig attended the Athens United Methodist Church, the Gilead
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Larry and wife Donna WAHLIG, Fort Wayne; two
daughters, Andrea and husband David DAY and Audrey and husband Jerry BUCHAN, all
of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Lowell WAHLIG, and two sisters, Virginia
KEIM and Charlene FITZPATRICK.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. George
HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, May 27, 1999

Steven B. Mattice
June 21, 1984 - May 26, 1999
Steven Bruce MATTICE, 14, Macy, died 12:10 a.m. Wednesday at Parkview Hospital,
Fort Wayne, as a result of an accident.
Born to Bruce E. and Sara J. SHIREMAN MATTICE in South Bend, he came to Macy in
Jan. 1999 from Muncie.
An eighth grade student at Caston Jr/Sr High School, he was elected to be the
freshman Student Council Representative for next year. He participated in
baseball and basketball. While attending Muncie Northside Middle School he was
involved in soccer, baseball, basketball and football. An avid golfer, he also
enjoyed fishing, horseback riding and rollerblading and was a member of the
Young Life organizastion in Muncie.
Survivors include his parents, Macy; one sister, Marcy M. MATTICE, Indianapolis;
maternal grandmother, Kathryn SHIREMAN, Rochester; several aunts, uncles and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents.
Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. David DOUGLASS officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Indiana Organ Procurement Organization or Caston Scholarship Memorial
Fund.

Barbara J. Knauff
March 16, 1958 - May 26, 1999
Barbara J. Van METER KNAUFF, 41, Dansville, Mich., died 11:42 a.m. Wednesday at
Ingram Medical Center, Lansing, Mich. due to cancer.
Born to Harold and Lois BURTON Van METER in Rochester, she married Tim KNAUFF on
July 10, 1993 in Dansville, Mich. He survives.
Mrs. Knauff was employed by Dart Container Company, Mason, Mich.
Survivors include three children, Ron [KNAUFF], Carrie [KNAUFF] and Ashley [KNAUFF];
her parents, Jackson, Mich.; one sister, Brenda and husband Rich HICKS, Flint,
Mich.; one brother, David and wife Barbara Van METER, Ravenna, Ohio; two nieces
and one nephew.
Funeral services are friday in Mason, Mich. Graveside services are 11 a.m.
Saturday in Metea Cemetery,with Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Friends may call
9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. Memorials may be
made to the Knauff children through the funeral home.

Friday, May 28, 1999

Driver Dies in Wreck
A rural Rochester man was killed in a one-vehicle accident at 10:10 p.m.
Thursday.
According to a report from the Indiana State Police, David A. KRULL, 36, 1483 W.
Indiana 14, was westbound on Indiana 14 - approximately one-half mile west of
Fulton County Road 1000 East - when he lost control and left the north side of
the highway at a curve.
The vehicle, a 1995 Kenworth tractor-trailer, struck two utility poles, crossing
the highway and leaving the south side of the road before overturning, ejecting
the victim. Krull was not wearing a seatbelt which could have prevented fatal
injuries.
Krull was pronounced dead at the scene by Fulton County coroner, Jon Good.
Indiana 14 was closed for several hours during the accident investigation.
Assisting at the scene were the Fulton County Sheriff's Department, Akron Police
Department, Fulton County EMS, Henry Township Fire and Rescue, Fulton County EMA,
Fulton County Croner's Office, Indiana State Highway Department and the
Rochester Fire Department.

Jack Ringle
Dec. 17, 1924 - May 24, 1999
Jack RINGLE, 74, Marion, formerly of Akron, died 9:38 a.m. Monday at Marion
General Hospital.
Born to Earl and Blanch RINGLE in South Bend, he married his wife Geneva
"Jeanne" [RINGLE] on Dec. 24, 1961. She survives.
Mr. Ringle worked as a machinist for the Chronicle Tribune until 1968, worked
for American Stationary Company from 1968-74, and Rytex, Indianapolis, for eight
years before retiring in 1982. He was a member of the American Legion Post 10
and Moose Lodge, both in Marion, and a 50-year member of Samaritan Lodge 105 and
Free and Accepted Masons. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1942 and
learned the printing trade at the Akron News.
Survivors include one daughter, Cathy CARR, Burnsville, Minn.; one son, Terry
and wife Carol MALOTT, Marion; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son.
Services were 10 a.m. Wednesday at Raven Funeral Home, Marion, and burial was in
Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Huntington County.

Saturday, May 29, 1999

David A. Krull
Feb. 5, 1963 - May 27, 1999
David Allen KRULL, 36, 1483 West Indiana 14, Rochester, died at 10:12 p.m.
Thursday as the result of injuries sustained in a tractor-trailer accident.
Born in Indianapolis to Richard A. and Joy FILSON KRULL he lived in the
Rochester area for five years. On June 3, 1989 in Plymouth he married Rose Marie
TUTTLE, who survives. He was a tractor trailer operator for Dean Foods Company,
Rochester, and member of the Fulton Wesleyan Church. He graduated from Culver
High School in 1982.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Amy M. [KRULL] and Dustee R. [KRULL],
one son, Benjamin D. [KRULL], all living at home; his mother, Joy [KRULL],
Argos; father, Richard and stepmother Shirley KRULL, Plymouth; one sister, Bar
WILLIAMS and husband Kevin, Argos, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death
were his grandparents.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial
will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Shop with a Cop
program administered by the Fraternal Order of Police.

Audean S. Metheny
July 30, 1936 - May 27, 1999
Audean S. METHENY, 62, 499 East 13th St., Winamac, died at 7:06 a.m. Thursday at
St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette.
Born in Hudsonville, Ill., to Alfie and Bernice POOR METHENY he was a former
employee of Winamac Coul Spring, Kewanna, Midwest Spring Co., Logansport, and a
former foreman at Muelhausen Spring Co., Logansport.
Surviving are eight cousins, Betty STUMP, Judy SEMEN, Montie JORDAN, Jim PLOT,
Joan JORDAN, Alan JOHNSON and Susan SZWED and a friend, Lydia WHITE.
Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Winamac Cemetery with the Rev.
Joe JOHNSON officiating. No visitation is planned. Frain Mortuary, Winamac, is
in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund and Diabetes
Foundation.

Monday, May 31, 1999

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, June 1, 1999

Accident Claims 2
A leiters Ford man was one of two killed in a traffic accident on Indiana 110 at
9:05 p.m. Monday.
The Indiana State Police Bremen Post reported that Robert E. HAWK, 65, of
P.O.Box 146, Leiters Ford, was killed when a car driven by Jeff D. NEACE, 34,
Argos, lost control while traveling eastbound on Indiana 110, crossed the center
line and collided with Hawk's van. Neace was also killed in the accident, five
miles south and two miles west of Argos.
A passenger in Hawk's vehicle, wife Emma HAWK, 68, 4622 North Bowen, Leiters
Ford, was admitted to Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, with leg injuries.
She was listed in critical condition today. Also injured was Hawk's brother,
Donald HAWK, Cape Coral, Fla., listed in serious condition with leg and arm
fractures at Parkview Memorial.
Assisting at the scene were the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, the Fulton
County Sheriff's Department, Argos Police Department, and Fulton County
firefighters.

Donald E. Shultz
Aug. 9, 1943 - May 28, 1999
Donald E. SHULTZ, 55, North Manchester, formerly of Fort Wayne and Rochester,
died Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Mr. Shultz was born to James and Hazel RICE SHULTZ in Richmond.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and a social worker employed by Equal Opportunity
Council at Allen County from 1967-1970. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church,
North Manchester, and a past member of the Elks and Moose, Rochester. He earned
degrees in sociology and psychology from Manchester College, and began work on
his master's degree at Ball State University.
Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie SHULTZ, LaPorte; one brother, Todd
SHULTZ, Illinois; and one sister, Jody McCLAIN, Newport Beach, Calif.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, North
Manchester. Memorials may be made to Shutlz Family Memorial Fund, 2400 Andrew
Ave., Apt. 618, LaPorte, IN 46350.

Bernice Fenstermacher
Feb. 5, 1916 - May 31, 1999
Bernice FENSTERMACHER, 83, 1408 Washington St., died 9:33 a.m. Monday at Life
Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Estil and Bessie CLEMANS KINDIG in Akron, she married Raymond
FENSTERMACHER on Feb. 5, 1938 in Akron. He died May 1, 1998.
A homemaker, she is survived by one daughter, Maxine HAMM, Rochester; one son, Norman FENSTERMACHER, Milton, Fla.; one sister, Parenthea JOHNSON, Mentone;
two brothers, Lester KINDIG, Mentone, and Leon KINDIG, Winona Lake; 10
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Fred E. FENSTERMACHER in 1978, one sister,
Fay OLSON, and one brother, Lawrence KINDIG.
Services are 10 .m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Rob CRYTZER officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Athens.
Friends may call 5-730 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services on Thursday
at the funeral home. Mmorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

Kay A. Kindig
Aug 10, 1935 - May 31, 1999
Kay A. KINDIG, 63, Mentone, died 4:40 p.m. Monday at Parkview Memorial Hospital,
Fort Wayne.
Born to Albert and Isabell BLANTON HATFIELD in Logansport, she married Richard
L. "Dick" KINDIG on Oct 16, 1953, in Mentone. He survives.
Mrs. Kindig worked in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. office for 32 years.
She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church, a 20-year member of
Indiana Association of Office Personnel, and a 1953 graduate of Mentone High
School.
Survivors include her mother, Mentone; one son, Daniel and wife Jackie KINDIG,
Bourbon; one daughter, Teresa and husband Raymond HANSEN, Francesville; four
grandchildren, Wesley [HANSEN] and Shannon HANSEN and Mathew [KINDIG] and Kayla
KINDIG; one brother, Larry and wife Becky HATFIELD, Carmel.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev.
Jack THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that memorials be made to the Kay A. Kindig Scholarship Fund.

Robert Hawk
Robert HAWK, 65, Leiters Ford, died 9:05 p.m. Monday from injuries sustained in
an automobile accident at Indiana 110, 1/4 mile west of U.S. 31.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Wednesday, June 2, 1999

Jeffrey D. Neace
Dec. 4, 1964 - May 31, 1999
Jeffrey Dean NEACE, 34, Argos, died 9:20 p.m. Monday of injuries sustained in a
traffic accidet on Indiana 110.
Born to Olen and Bonnie FIELDS NEACE in Chicago, Ill., he married Debbie A.
SARBER on Feb. 27, 1993 in Plymouth. She survives at home.
Mr. Neace was a press operator for Oxford Automotive, Argos, and a member of
United Auto Workers Union 2088. He was a 1983 graduate of LaVille High School.
Survivors include one son, Justin A. NEACE; one stepdaughter, Michelle L. SARBER,
at home; one stepson, David A. SARBER, at home; his parents, Plymouth; two
sisters, a twin, Jeanne RANDALL, Plymouth, and Ann FLETCHER and her fiance,
David GOENS, Argos; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Larry
FERGUSON of Christ's Church, Plymouth, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior
to services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall
County Humane Societ.

Robert E. Hawk
Jan. 5, 1934 - May 31, 1999
Robert Eugene HAWK, 65, Leiters Ford, died 9:20 p.m. Monday of injuries
sustained in a traffic accident on Indiana 110.
Born to Edward L. and Leona Mae GIBSON HAWK in Fulton County, he married Esther
Jean WALTZ on Feb. 10, 1953 in Rochester. She died July 11, 1979. He married
Emma ANDERSON on Nov. 13, 1981 in Rochester. She survives at home.
Mr. Hawk owned and operated Hawk's Garage, Leiters Ford, since 1959 with his
son, Randy. He and wife Emma owned and operated Lazer Measuring System, a
distance measuring device used at tractor and truck pulls throughout the
country. He was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. A. U.S. Navy
veteran, he was involved with Indiana Pullers, Inc., National Tractor Pullers
Association, Bi-County Classic Tractor and Truck Pull, and Richland Center
I.O.O.F. Lodge 435.
He was active in Leiters Ford through his involvement with the Fire Department,
the Strawberry Festival, Community Mosquito Control Group, Leiters Ford
Improvement Association, and the Merchants Association. He also was involved
with "Prairie Gold Rush," a magazine about Classic Mineapolis Moline
Tractors and the Minneapolis Moline Collectors Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Becky Sue and husband Steven BEATTY, Rochester;
one son, Randy Eugene and wife Janice HAWK, Rochester; 24 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; his mother, Rochester; one sister, Terry and husband
Michael PARTRIDGE, Allen, Texas; one brother, Donald E. and wife Mary HAWK, Cape
Coral, Fla.; three stepdaughters, Kylene and husband, Dale CHAMBERLIN, Ronda and
husband Rodney COLE, and Lovie COOK, all from Norfolk, Neb.; two stepsons, Kyle
Gene and wife Chae DELP, Colorado, and Gerald and wife Tim DELP, Terrel, Texas;
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, a daughter, Linda Kay HAWK, a stepson,
Dennis DELP, and a sister, Carol HAWK.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Robert METZGER officiating. Burial and military graveside services
conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in Leiters
Ford Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday or after 9 a.m. until services
Saturday at the funeral home.

Dean F. Fulk
Oct. 19, 1945 - June 1, 1999
Dean F. FULK, 53, Bourbon, died at 8:18 p.m.Tuesday at St. Joseph's Regional
Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born to Jay F. and Ilene I. FREEMAN FULK in Garrett, he married Linda FAYLOR on
Oct. 22, 1970 in Churubusco. She survives.
Mr. Fulk was a truck driver for Yellow Freight Lines, Fort Wayne. He graduated
from Huntertown High School in 1964, was a U.S. Navy veteral of Vietnam, a
27-year member of Teamster Local 414, American Legion Post 424, a 4-H leader in
Marshall and Fulton Counties, and a John Purdue Club member.
Survivors include two sons, Gary and wife Heather FULK, Lowell, and Chad FULK,
Bourbon; one daughter, Barbara FULK, Bourbon; two stepchildren, Daniel [BEISWANGER]
and wife Stacy BEISWANGER, South Whitley and Rhonda BEISWANGER, Woodland Hills,
Calif.; five grandchildren; his father, Fort Wayne, one sister, Sherry Sue and
husband Wayne BRINGMAN, Colfax.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one daughter Courtney FULK.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco, with Rev.
Larry SMITH officiating. Burial will be in Eel River Cemetery. Friends may call
5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of
one's choice.

Margaret St. Clair
July 19, 1914 - May 30, 1999
Margaret St. CLAIR, 84, Kewanna, died 3:10 a.m. Sunday at Howard Community
Hospital, Kokomo.
Born to John and Lydia REED RANS in Fulton County, she married George A. St. CLAIR on Aug. 10, 1930 in Logansport. He died May 30, 1982.
Mrs. St. Clair was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of Grass Creek
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Bill and wife Jean St. CLAIR, Kewanna; three
grandchildren, Marilyn WOOD, West Lafayette, Mark and wife Lauren St. CLAIR,
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Marty and wife Cindy STRONG St. CLAIR, Mount Vernon, Iowa;
six great-grandchildren.
Services were held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Kewanna Chapel with
Rev. Don REED officiating. Burial was in Grass Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the Scleroderma Foundation.

Donald E. Long
Dec 26, 1928 - June 3, 1999
Donald E. LONG, 70, Perrysburg, Ohio, died Thursday in St. Luke's Hospital,
Maumee.
Born to Orville J. and Mary PETERSON LONG in Rochester, he married Donna J.
BRYANT on Oct. 1, 1950 in Rochester. She survives in Perrysburg.
Mr. Long was a decorated Korean War veteran. He was the founder of Don Long
Trucking and a co-owner of G&K Hauling. He retired in 1994. He was a car
enthusiast and enjoyed being with his grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Debra S. and husband Bruce COCHRAN, Findlay,
Ohio, and Jennifer A. and husband Tom COOK, Brooklyn, N.Y.; three grandchildren,
Christopher P. GUTMANN, Findlay, Benjamin K. COOK and Ellie Lee COOK, both of
Brooklyn; three sisters, Clara and husband Alvin FINNEY, and Erma COPLEN, all of
Rochester, and Carol and husband Wendell AZBELL, North Vernon; three brothers
Orville and wife Marylla LONG, Bradenton, Fla., Merle and wife Nora LONG,
Jeffersonville, and Harold and wife Mona LONG, Canton, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles LONG.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Wizler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Private
burial will be in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 pm. Saturday, 1-4
p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be
made to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and
the American Cancer Society.

Helen M. McKinley
Dec. 25, 1934 - June 2, 1999
Helen Mae McKINLEY, 64, Logansport, died 3:43 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to William Howard and Mary E. HANCE PIERCE in Howard County, she married
James E. McKINLEY on Jan. 1, 1955 at the home of the late Rev. Harley FISHER
west of Mexico. He survives.
A homemaker, she is survived by two daughters, Becky Sue and husband Dennis
PETER, Logansport, and Jill Ann and husband Kevin PATTERSON, Kokomo; one son,
Michael J. and wife Deloris McKINLEY, Logansport; six granddaughters, Jennifer
L. GUILLORY, Amanda [PETER] and Trista PETER, Sara PATTERSON and Michelle [McKINLEY]
and Paige McKINLEY; one sister, Sue Ann and husband Robert HENDRIX, Kokomo; two
half-sisters, Cindy HODSON, Kokomo, and Mary Jo HIDSON, Galveston; one
stepsister, Betty Jo and husband Robert LEE, Galveston; three stepbrothers,
Harold and wife Marcia HODSON, Jim and wife Betty HODSON, all of Galveston, and
George and wife Jayne SWING, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Joe HODSON, one
half-brother, John HODSON, one stepbrother, Everett HODSON, and two stepsisters,
Margaret PHILLIPS and Doris SWITZER.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ever Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
No visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to Twelve Mile First Responders.

Saturday, June 5, 1999

Fred Layne
Dec. 15, 1915 - June 4, 1999
Fred Irvin LAYNE, 83, 949 Park St., died at 5:42 p.m. Friday at LifeCare Center,
Rochester.
Born to George and Betty PERRY LAYNE in Prestonburg, Ky., he married Ida
MARSILLETT in Paintsville, Ky., on Dec. 14, 1944. She survives.
Layne retired from Rochester Metal Products in 1980. He was also a former coal
miner in Kentucky. He was a World War II veteran serving in the South Pacific.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Mary) YOUNG, Rochester; Jo Ann
LAYNE, Nashville, Tenn.; five grandsons, Adam HOWARD, Rochester; Shane K.
JANEKSELA, Nashville, Tenn.; Mike LAYNE, Peru; and Mark [LAYNE] and Freddie
LAYNE, both of Wabash; one brother, Russell LAYNE, Prestonburg, Ky.; and three
great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were two sons, Freddie LAYNE and Ray LAYNE; swo sisters and
three brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Rev. Kenneth CASTLEMAN will officiate. Burial will be at Citizens Cemetery,
Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 .m. Monday at the funeral home.

Monday, June 7, 1999

Linda L. Carman
March 31, 1946 - June 6, 1999
Linda Lou McKENZIE CARMAN, 53, Warsaw, died 6 a.m. Sunday in Indianapolis.
Born to Robert L. and Marian A. McWILLIAMS McKENZIE, she lived in the Kosciusko
County area most of her life.
Ms. Carman was a licensed beautician and worked in various area beauty shops.
Survivors include companion of six years, James L. SUMMERS, Warsaw; two sons,
Jeff and wife Jacki JOHNSON, and Chris JOHNSON, all of Rochester; six
grandchildren; four sisters, Kathleen and husband Lee CLIFFMAN, Kalamazoo,
Mich.; Suzie and husband Ronald RIFE, Celina, Ohio; Debbie and husband Joseph
GORDON, Fairmont and Pat and husband Dale CARMAN, Rochester; one brother, James
Robert and wife Rachael McKENZIE, Dallas, Ga.; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with
Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Friends may call 10-11 am. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Bruce W. Butler
Feb 22, 1942 - June 9, 1999
Bruce W. BUTLER, 57, Hartsel, Colo., died Wednesday in Rose Medical Cent er,
Denver, Colo.
Born to Eldon and Retha BUTLER in Rochester, he married Linda CAUDILL on May 27,
1963 in Silver Lake. She survives.
Mr. Butler was employed by Werner Trucking, Denver, Colo., for the last several
years and drove a truck going nationwide most of his life. He attended Rochester
High School, land moved to Colorado about 1976 with his family.
Survivors include two sons, Raymond and wife Susan [BUTLER], Hartsel, Colo., and
Michael and wife Karry [BUTLER], Saratoga, Wyo.; two grandchildren, Chrisy
[BUTLER] and Aaron [BUTLER], Hartsel; his mother, Rochester; three sisters,
Marilyn and husband Alan CRAIG, Kokomo, Evelyn and husband Bruce WESTLAKE,
Kinnear, Wyo., and Joann HAMMER, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1981.
Services will be held in Hartsel, Colo.

Dorothann Beecher
March 2, 1924 - June 9, 1999
Dorothann BEECHER, 75, Denver, died 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at her home.
Born to Russell C. "Pat" and Mary E. JONES ROCKEY in Macy, she married
Carr E. BEECHER on July 24, 1942 at Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.
Mrs. Beecher was a homemaker and a member of Denver Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia "Patty" Ann WILTSHIRE, Great
Falls, Mont., and Jane ROBINS, Denver; Four grandchildren, Paula KASPERICK,
Butte, Mont., Nichole SCALLA, Bozeman, Mont., Kim SIMMERMAN, Longmont, Colo.,
Jeff ROGINS, Denver; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Marijean BROWN, Ocala,
Fla.; two brothers, Robert LEATHERS, Anderson, and Jack ROCKEY, Georgetown, S.C.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Steve
BATE officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call
408 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Denver Baptist
Church or Hospice.

Mary Riggs Quick
Jan. 14, 1916 - June 4, 1999
Mary (MILLER) RIGGS QUICK, 83, former longtime Rochester resident, died at 9:30
a.m. Friday, June 4, at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. She
had been admitted that morning after suffering a massive stroke at 6 a.m. at the
assisted living center in Bangor, where she had resided for three years, moving
from Villa Park, Ill.
Memorial services were held Monday in Brewer, Maine. Cremains will be interred
later at the I.O.O.F. cemetery here. Friends may make memorial contributions to
the First Christian Church of Rochester.
She was born Jan. 14, 1916, at Retah, Montana, the daughter of Charles G. and
Leah Glenn CALVIN MILLER who then were homesteading there. She graduted from
Kewanna high school as class valedictorian and for two years attended the dress
design school of the Chicago Art Institute.
Her first marriage was at Kewanna on Oct. 9, 1937, to Rex RIGGS, who died Nov.
10, 1964. Her second marriage was March 17, 1979, to Riley QUICK, who died in
February, 1999.
Once owner of the Miniature Dress Shop here, later for 12 years she operated the
family's Duo-Tint Bulb and Battery Company of Des Plaines, Ill., following her
husband's death.
An active member of the First Christian Church while in Rochester, she also was
president of a Parent Teacher Association chapter and a member of Tri Kappa
sorority and Fulton County Players.
Surviving are a son, Cary RIGGS and wife Janet, Rochester Hills, Mich.; two
daughters, Owen DEWITT and husband James, Ellsworth, Maine, and Mary Ann PERRY
and husband Peter, Holden, Maine; one sister, Corean DIESKE, South Bend; one
brother, Edward MILLER, Franklin; seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers, Calvin [MILLER] and
Robert MILLER, and one sister, Edith BECKWITH.

Saturday, June 12, 1999

[no obits]

Monday, June 14, 1999

Ronald A. Campbell
May 22, 1933 - June 12, 1999
Ronald Arthur CAMPBELL, 66, W. Riverwood Acres, died 5:15 a.m.. Saturday at his
home.
Born to William and Olive DRAKE CAMPBELL in Chesterton, he married Donna Mae
LIPKE on Jan. 24, 1959 in Leroy. She survives at home.
Mr. Campbell was a switchman for the E.J. & E. Railroad, at Gary Millyard
for over 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict, and
attended the Mill Creek Missionary Church, Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, LaLonnie and husband Michael POGUE, Winamac,
and Linda CAMPBELL, Rochester; four sons, Russell CAMPBELL, Randal and wife
Melissa CAMPBELL, and Rodney CAMPBELL, all of Rochester; and Daniel and wife
Tara CAMPBELL, Merrillville; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Pat SCHLITZ, Lakc
Station, Donna SCHLITZ and Carol SCHABEY, both of South Dakota; two brothers, Robert
CAMPBELL and Richard SCHABEY, both of Hobart; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William CAMPBELL.
No services are scheduled. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be
made to the family of Ronald A. Campbell.

Rev. George D. Frye
Jan. 9,1908 - June 11, 1999
Rev. George D. FRYE, 91, Battle Creek, Mich., died Friday in Mercy Pavilion,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Born to Earl and Celia BRYANT FRYE in Peru, he married Crystal R. HUME on April
5, 1936 in Marion. She died Sept. 29, 1987.
Rev. Frye attended Anderson College in Anderson, and was the minister at the
Capital Avenue Church of God, Battle Creek from 1950 to 1966. He served as the
senior resident council president at Mercy Pavilion and was a supply pastor in
Connerville, Noblesville, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Topeka, Indiana and Albion,
Mich. He worked at Wilcox-Rich Manufacturing, Eaton Valve and Aircraft Division,
Battle Creek, drove a school bus for Battle Creek public schools, was a
maintenance engineer working at Franklin and McKinley schools until his
retirement in 1970. He was a member of AARP and the Michigan School Employees
Retirement Association.
Survivors include two sons, Richard D. FRYE, Battle Creek, and Terry M. FRYE,
Northville; daughters, E. Marlene WILBUR, Savanah, Ga., and Earlene NELSON,
Battle Creek; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four
step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary BRILES,
Rochester.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester FRYE.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Minges Hills Church of God, Battle Creek, with
Rev. Tim KUMFER officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lavrn Memorial Gardens,
Battle Creek. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at Shaw Funeral Home, 2838
Capital Ave., S.W., Battle Creek, Mich. Memorials may be made to Minges Hills
Church of God Memorial Fund or Mercy Pavilion.

LaVern Schrader
Sept. 15, 1927 - June 12, 1999
LaVern SCHRADER, 71, Columbia Township, Whitley County, died 12:48 a.m. Saturday
at his home.
Born to Verlin and Edna CRAWFORD SCHRADER in Whitley County, he married Bernice
E. WORRICK on Feb. 1, 1948 at their home on Raber Road. She survives.
Mr. Schrader completed his education at Coesse High School, Columbia Township.
In addition to farming and auctioneering, he owned and operated the Schrader
Stockyards since 1943.
He was A member of Oak Grove Church of God, Columbia City, Free and Accepted
Masons 189., Whitley County Shrine Club Mizpah Shrine and the first chief of
Columbia Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include four sons and their wives, Doug and Sheryl SCHRADER, Arden and
Lisa SCHRADER, and Brent SCHRADER, all of Columbia City, and Craig and Brenda
SCHRADER, Tekonsha, Mich.; six grandchildren, Scott [SCHRADER], Seth [SCHRADER],
Sarah [SCHRADER], Kyle [SCHRADER], Kitrick [SCHRADER] and Kohl SCHRADER.
He was preceded in death by parents, one brother, Denzil SCHRADER and one
sister, Glois MOORE.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City
with Rev. Hubert MILLER and Rev. Robert EATHERTON officiating. Burial will be in
Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and 2-5 p.m. and 6-9
p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Whitley Home Health Care and Hospice.

Lenzie Conley
July 30, 1924 - May 16, 1999
Word has been received that Lenzie CONLEY, 74, Griffith, died May 16.
Born to Izania and Henry CONLEY in Kentucky, he married Angeline PEDROZA.
Mr. Conley was a past employee of Ortman Miller Machine Shop, Nicholas
Engineering, and Keen Cast Foundry. He was a member of St. Marys Church, an
associate member of Veterans o Foreign Wars, and a 25-year member of the Izaak
Walton League, all in Griffith.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years; four sons, Stephen and wife Dianne
CONLEY, Rolling Prairie, John CONLEY and Karen MILKA, Cedar Lake, James and wife
Nancy CONLEY and Jessie CONLEY, all of Griffith; one daughter, Catherine and
husband Donald FECH, Highland; 11 grandchildren, Kelly [CONLEY], Chris [CONLEY],
Mike [CONLEY], Jennifer [CONLEY], Bryan [CONLEY], Julie [CONLEY] and James Jr.
CONLEY, Nick [FECH], Marissa [FECH], Tony [FECH], Maxberry [FECH] and Kimberly
FECH; one great-grandchild, Christy CONLEY; three sisters, Zelphia COSSEY,
California, Cloria COLLINS, Plymouth, and Fannie and husband Edward WIREMAN,
Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister.
Services were held May 21 at Kulper Funeral Home. Burial was at Chapel Lawn
Cemetery, Schergiville.

Willis I. Green
April 29,1912 - June 10, 1999
Willis "Willie" Irvin GREEN, 87, Phoenix, Ariz., died Thursday.
Born to James Earnest and Bertha THOMPSON GREEN in Fulton, he married Naomi R.
HENRICKS. She survives. He later married Madge L. MENTZER. She preceded him in
death.
Mr. Green was a retired heating and plumbing specialist and a retired
firefighters. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.
Survivors include James W. and wife Judy K. GREEN, Minot, N.D., and John D.
GREEN, Rochester; one stepdaughter, Sondra POROCAI, Dupuyer, Mont.; one stepson,
Lee SMITH, Grove City, Ohio; four grandchildren, Shoda D. BUHLER and Stefanie
SHAFER, both of Indiana, and Michael A. GREEN and David J. GREEN, both of North
Dakota; six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Esther TANNER and Lois WAGONER, and one brother, Charles GREEN.
Services are 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 719 N.
27th Ave.. Phoenix, Ariz. 85009. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today at the mortuary
chapel.

Tuesday, June 15, 1999

Mary J. Zechiel
Jan. 9, 1917 - June 12, 1999
Mary Jane ZECHIEL, 82, Canton, Mich., died 5:40 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's
Hospital, Livonia, Mich.
Born to Martin and Eva DeMOSS VOGEL in Monterey, she married Zina George ZECHIEL
on Oct. 1, 1939 in Culver. He died Oct. 25, 1977. She was a homemaker and a
member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Culver.
Survivors include one son, Wayne ZECHIEL, Canton, Mich.; one daughter, June
Ellen ZECHIEL, Canal Fulton, Ohio; two grandsons, Scott [ZECHIEL] and Steven
ZECHIEL, both of Canton, Mich.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Culver, with
Rev. James IRWIN officiating. Burial will be in Culver Masonic Cemetezy. Friends
may call from 2-8 p.m. today at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Marcella L. Barnett
May 4, 1949 -June 13, 1999
Marcella Louise FARRELL BARNETT, 50, Vevay, died 3:25 p.m. Sunday at Swiss Villa
Living Center, Vevay.
Born to Ernest A. and Ruth J. HARRIS FARRELL in Madison she grew up in
Brooksburg.
Mrs. Barnett was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church,
Rochester. She resided in Rochester until she moved to Vevay in 1993.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry
St., Vevay, with Rev. Howard WADE officiating.
Burial will be in Vevay Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Clyde L. Seeley
Dec. 2, 1940 - June 13, 1999
Clyde L. SEELEY 58, Wakarusa died 2:40 a.m. Sunday at Elkhart General Hospital,
Elkhart.
Born to Audrey L. and Mabel FRAZIER SEELEY in Marion, he was a retired truck
driver.
Survivors included two brothers, Frank SEELEY, Wakarusa, and Melvin and wife
Linda SEELEY, Marion.
Private family services were held at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial was in
Mentone Cemetery. No visitation was held.

Anna L. Greene
Dec. 21, 1915 - June 14, 1999
Anna Louise GREENE, 83, formerly of North Sharpsville, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday
at Manor Care Health Services, Kokomo,
Born to Harley and Gladys KNIGHT HAUBER in Marion, she married Dan F. GREENE on
Sept. 22, 1934. He died Sept. 7, 1994.
Mrs. Greene was a housewife and a secretary for Howard County Lumber Co. She was
a member of Isaac Waltorl League, Logansport. She enjoyed sewing and making
quilts.
Survivors include three sons, Harley and wife Sue GREENE, Roann, Robert and wife
Patricia GREENE, Kokomo, and Larry and wife Cathy GREENE, Sharpsville; one
daughter, Donnis EADES, Walton; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren: two
step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son-in-law, one grandson, two
sisters, Rowena HAUBER and Mary GILBERT.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 W. Alto
Road, Kokomo, with Rev. Lowell BURRIS and Rev. Charles FRENCH officiating.
Entombment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer
Society.

Kirch G. Heckathorn
May 2, 1902 -June 14, 1999
Kirch G. HECKATHORN, 97, Nyona Lake, died 5:35 p.m. Monday at ExtendaCare,
Rochester.
Born to Henry and Cora HARTMAN HECKATHORN in Fulton County, he married Aletha
ROSS. He later married Ethel LUND. Both preceded in death. On Sept. 14, 1984 he
married Gloria J. FOUST KRISE. She survives.
Mr. Heckathorn retired from Sealed Power, Rochester in 1966, operated an auto
garage in Fulton for many years, and ran a lawn mower shop at his residence
after retirement. He was a lifetime member of Rochester Eagles Lodge, a member
of Rochester Moose Lodge, and auxillary member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He
attended Fulton United Methodist Church in Fulton.
Survivors include two sons, Bill and wife Linda HECKATHORN, Marysville, Tenn.,
and Robert HECKATHORN and friend Cindy McCLURE, Buchanan, Mich.; one sister,
Goldie BRIGGS, Rochester; one brother, Kenneth and wife Mary Jane HECKATHORN,
Monon; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several stepchildren,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Wensil HECKATHORN, two sisters, Alta
OLMSTEAD and Edna PRATT, and one brother, Lester HECKATHORN.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with
Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may
call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Fulton United Methodist Church or American Lung
Association.

Ethel G. Davis
July 22, 1931 - June 15, 1999
Ethel G. FEAR DAVIS, 67, Plymouth. died 4 a.m. today at Miller's Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Born to John and Lesta SPENCER FEAR, she married James F. DAVIS on Jan. 12, 1957
in Hamburg, Pa. He died Oct. 26, 1990.
Mrs. Davis was a meat cutter at Park'N Shop, Culver and at Prices Abattoir,
Plymouth. She operated a vending and restaurant business in Marshall County.
Survivors include one half-sister, Juanita and husband Dick BOGANWRIGHT,
Claypool; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two half-sisters and two
half-brothers.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Richland Center IOOF Cemetery,
southwest of Argos, with Rev. Mark FISHBURN officiating. No viewing or
visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to Argos Kiwanis Club.

Joann Hurford
March 16, 1942 - June 14, 1999
Joann HURFORD, 57, Argos, died 11:45 p.m. Monday at her home.
Born to Hershel and Ruth HARRIS HANNAH, she married Bob HURFORD on March 16,
1969 in Plymouth. He survives at home.
Mrs. Hurford was a nurses aide having worked in area nursing homes and as a home
health care representative. She attended New Vision Church of the Nazarene,
Plymouth.
Survivors include two sons, Quentin BRADLEY, Argos and Rob and wife Jen HURFORD,
Plymouth; one stepson; three stepdaughters; one grandson; nine
step-grandchildren; three sisters, Fern and husband Harold BRADLEY, Knox, Karen
NETHERCUTT, Lapaz, and Mary and husband Walt WEEDLING, Plymouth; two brothers,
Larry and wife Pearl HANNAH and Hershel and wife Linda HANNAH, all of Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Elizabeth Ann [HURFORD]
and Lonnie Jo [HURFORD], and a step-granddaughter.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev.
Drennon STRINGER officiating. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the
Grossman Funeral Home, Argo-a.

Sue A. Mitchell
Dec. 2, 1930 -June 14, 1999
Sue Ann MITCHELL, 68, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Lake Manttou, died 2 p.m.
Monday at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla.
Born to Carl "Hap" and Isabelle WRIGHT BURT in Bourbon, she maried
Frederick Pence MITCHELL on March 16, 1952 in Bourbon. He survives at home.
Mrs. Mitchell was a beautician at Wile's Beauty Salon, Rochester for several
years. A 1948 graduate of Bourbon High School, she attended First Baptist Church.
Rochester and was active in Tri Kappa Sorority and Bridge-a-rama.
Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn and husband Allen WADE, Rochester, and
Jane and husband Bill RAINEY, Panama City Beach, Fla.,, one son, William Fred
and wife Jane MITCHELL, Carmel; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer SHAFER, Greg [WADE[
and Cara WADE, Jasen [JONES] and Heidi JONES, Britany GARRETT, Dana [MITCHELL]
and Avery MITCHELL, Jason [RAMEY] and Julie RAMEY; two great-grandchildren,
Jessica [SHAFER] and Josh SHAFER; one sister, RoseMary and husband Bud
CARTWRIGHT, North Vernon; one-brother, Carl "Buck" and wife Wilda
BURT, Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, David MITCHELL.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Foster Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial
will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Heart
Association or Parkinson Foundation.

Emma F. Hawk
May 11, 1931 -June 16,1999
Emma F. "Flossie" HAWK, 68, Lciters Ford, died Wednesday at 10:26 a.m.
at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, as a result of an automobile accident
on Indiana 110, which also took the life of her husband.
Bom to Herman and Flossie BEBEE ANDERSON in Pierce County, Neb., she married
Kyle I. DELP in August 1947. They divorced. She married the late Robert E. HAWK
on Nov. 13, 1981 in South Bend.
Mrs. Hawk and her late husband owned and operated Lazer Measuring Systems, a
distance measuring device used at truck and tractor pulls throughout the
country. She assisted in the operation of Hawk's Garage in Leiters Ford with her
husband and son, and ran an herbal business. She was a member of Mt. Hope United
Methodist Church near Leiters Ford. She along with her husband were involved
with the Indiana Pullers Inc.. National Tractor Pullers Association, the
Bi-County Truck & Tractor Pull, Letters Ford Fire Department, Leiters Ford
Strawberry Festival, Community Mosquito Control Group, Leiters Ford Improvement
Association and the Merchants Association. They were active in the Prairie Gold
Rush. a magazine about Classic Minneapolis Moline Tractors and the Minneapolis
Moline Collectors Club.
Survivors include one son, Kyle E. DELP, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters,
Kylene K. CHAMBERLIN and husband Dale, Norfolk, Neb., Rhonda R. COLE and husband
Rod, Omaha, Neb., and twins Lovie L. COOK and fiancee Terry EVANS, Omaha,
Neb.. and Gerald D. DELP and wife Tina, Terrel, Texas; 24 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren; two sisters. Bertha MARSH, Winamac, and Selma PINS and
husband Wayne, Naples, Fla.; a stepson, Randy.Eugene HAWK and wife Janice; one
stepdaughter, Becky Sue BEATTY and husband Steven, all of Rochester; several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents. one son, Dennis DELP, two brothers,
Virgil [ANDERSON] and Robert [ANDERSON], and two sisters, Viloa [ANDERSON] and
Elsie [ANDERSON].
Memorial services are tentatively set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good
Funeral Home, Rochester, with Robert METZGER officiating. Burial will be in
Leiters Ford Cemetery, Letters Ford. No visitation is planned.

Dona J. Scott
Feb. 20, 1929 - June 17, 1999
Dona Jean SCOTT, 70, Warsaw, died 6:30 a.m. today at her home.
Born to Philip and Delta BRUGH WHETSTONE in Kosciusko County, she married Aldon
B. SCOTT on Feb. 18. 1950 in Warsaw. He survives.
Mrs. Scott was a homemaker.
Survivors include two daughters, Peggy and husband Dean TIMBERS, Pierceton, and
Karen VANOVER, North Webster; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters.
Services are 3 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Ronnie SAMS
officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call 1-3 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home.

Friday, June 18, 1999

Emma F. Hawk
May 11, 1931 - June 16, 1999
There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, for Emma F. "Flossie" HAWK, who died 10:26 a.m.
Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.

DALE C. DRUDGE
March 8, 1928 - June 17, 1999
Dale C. DRUDGE, 71, 1323 Jackson Blvd., died 4:52 p.m. Thursday at his home.
He was born to Clarence and Chloe BARNHART DRUDGE in Rochester. They preceded in
death.
Mr. Drudge was a retired operating engineer and a member of the International
Union of Operating Engineers. A former U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, he was
a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American Legion,
Manitou Moose, Elks and Eagles Lodges, all of Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Michelle SECOR, Indianapolis; one son, Tom
and wife Suzanne DRUDGE, Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren, Troy DRUDGE,
Tommy SECOR and Lauren DRUDGE; four stepchildren, Julie FERRELL, Whiteland,
David WRAY, Indianapolis, Robert WRAY, California and Thomas WRAY, Florida; two
sisters, Beulah DEATRICK, Anderson, and Ruth KILMER, South Bend; two brothers,
Robert [DRUDGE], Tucson, Ariz., and Richard DRUDGE, Akron; companion, Georgia
Ann DELP, Rochester; several stepgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Cleo MEINERT, and one brother, Dean
DRUDGE.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home,, Rochester, with
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, .Rochester.
Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and
VFW Posts. No visitation is planned.

Dannie J. Byers
Oct. 8, 1962 - June 16, 1999
. Dannie Joe BYERS, 36, Twelve Mile, died 6:39 p.m. Wednesday at Logansport
Memorial Hospital.
Born to Charles T. and Joan PARKMAN BYERS in Logansport, he married Karmen K.
HOPKINS on Feb. 17, 1989 at Metea Baptist Church. She survives. Mr. Byers was
employed by Indiana Packers, Delphi. He was a member of House of Faith, Mexico,
and Cass County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his parents; three daughters, Sheena Marie [BYERS], Kayla Rena
[BYERS] and Erica Michelle [BYERS], all at home; one son, Joshua David [BYERS],
at home; three brothers, Sparky [BYERS], Shawn [BYERS] and Steven BYERS, all of
T\velve Mile; two sisters, Cindy BENEVIDES, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Ivy
McCAULEY, Greentown.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Larry COOK
and Rev. Bryan CLEMENS officiating. Burial will be in Metea Cemetery. Friends
may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the
Byers Children's Trust Fund.

Carl D. Davis
Apdl 12, 1906 - June 16, 1999
Former Talma resident Carl DeWitt DAVIS, 93, died 8 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care
Center, Rochester.
Born to Rhea Earl and Alberta Blanche HOOVER DAVIS in Mechanicsville, Iowa. he
married Ruth, L. FOSTER on Oct. 8, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She survives in
Rochester.
Mr. Davis was a large construction company superintendent. Some of his projects
include veteran hospitals including Fort Wayne, Pittsburgh, Pa. and Iowa City,
Iowa. He helped with the construction of barracks at Camp Atterbury, Cabrini
Green Housing Project, Chicago, Ill., Continental Motor Plant, Muskegon, Mich., and the Studebaker
Aviation Plant, South Bend. He was general manager for the Charles Aulm
Construction Company, South Bend and operated his farm in St. Joseph County.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, a 50-year member and
past president of Carpenters and Joiners of America Union Local 413, South Bend,
lifetime member of Fulton County Friends of the Library, a member of Fulton
County Historical Society and a charter member of Talma Lions Club.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary Ann and husband George VLASEK, Ingram,
Texas, Shirley Jean and husband John McALPINE, Granite Bay, Calif., Therese
Margaret and husband Darrell WADE, Fishers, and Annette HOWARD, Dallas, Texas:
three sons, John V. DAVIS, Nashville, Ray F. and wife Vivian DAVIS, Vero Beach,
Fla., and Robert Carl DAVIS, Mishawaka; one daughter-in-law, Debbie DAVIS,
Albuquerque, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Wynema
HOFFMAN. Springville, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Richard DAVIS and one sister,
Nadine DAVIS.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with Rev.
John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Pocheater, with a 7 p.m. prayer vigil service followed by the family reciting
the Rosary.

Saturday, June 19, 1999

Donelda I. Wilder
June 1, 1924 - June 18, 1999
Donelda I. WILDER, 75, 3122 Barrett Road, died 3 a.m.Friday at her home.
Born to Merlyn and Pearl KELLER SPENCER in Morenci, Mich., she married Cloyd
William WILDER on July 26, 1943 in Morenci, Mich. He died Dec. 16, 1991.
Mrs. Wilder was a homemaker and a past member of Winamac United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith Irene LANGE and husband Carroll, Winamac;
one son, Bill WILDER, Rochester; Eight grandchildren, Kathi [LANGE] and Chris
LANGE, Deb LANGE-DOEING, Sabrina [WILDER] and Paul WILDER, Marsha FAGAN, Sheri
TUNIS and Wanda COFFIN; 10 1/2 great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice
BERRYHILL and husband Ken, Florida; one brother, Merlyn "Bud" SPENCER,
Jr., and wife Sue, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, John WILDER and one sister, Caroline
SCHOONOVER.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Paul COMMONS officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.
Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday or one hour prior to services on Monday at the
funeral home.

Gladys L. Harmon
Aug. 30, 1912 - June 18, 1999
Gladys L. HARMON, 86, Peru, died 5 a.m. Friday at Miller's Merry Manor, Peru.
Born to M.L. and Viola HARTMAN SPURLOCK in Fulton, she married Lowell L. HARMON
on Aug. 30, 1931. He survives.
Mrs. Harmon was matron at the Miami County Jail when her husband was Miami
County Sheriff. She was formerly employed at Senge and was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, Mel and wife Barbara HARMON, Peru; one daughter,
Nedra and husband Bufford GROSS, Peru; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
one sister, Nina McGOWEN, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Rev.
Tony WINTER and Rev. Ron SHANER officiating. Burial will be in Ever Rest
Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home

Ralph J. France
Jan. 24, 1934 - June 20, 1999
Ralph J. FRANCE, 65, Wabash, died 6:54 a.m. Sunday at his home.
Born to Roy E. and Lola M. BUNDY FRANCE in Wabash, he married Priscilla Jean
MARKS in 1974. She died Dec. 11, 1992.
Mr. France was a self-employed builder and a member of ABATE motorcucle club,
Wabash.
Survivors include five sons, Richard FRANCE, Wilsher, Ohio, Randy and wife
Carolyn FRANCE, Servie, Rodney and wife Carolyn FRANCE, Laketon, Rocky and wife
Charlotte FRANCE, Wabash, and Russell and wife Kim FRANCE, Lagro; two daughters,
Lola M. FRANCE, Wabash, and Robin and husband Garn CORN, North Manchester; five
stepsons, Jimmy and wife Virginia CONLIFF and Dickey CONLIFF, all of Akron,
Dennis [CONLIFF], Randy [CONLIFF] and Mickey [CONLIFF] and wife Cindy CONLIFF,
all of Wabash; 58 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren; many
great-great-grandchildren; five brothers, Jack and wife Phyllis FRANCE and Howard FRANCE, all of Wabash, Rex
and wife Aileen FRANCE, Urbana, Roger and wife Laura FRANCE, Roann, and Ronnie
and wife Ester FRANCE, North Manchester; two sisters, Juanita GAINES and Sharon
K. FRANCE, both of Wabash.
He was preceded in death by two sons and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home Eddingfield Chapel, 231
Falls Avenue, Wabash, with Rev. WAP and Rev. SHING officiating. Burial will be
in Frances Slocum Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-9 p.m. today at the
funeral home.

Barbara D. Ralstin
Nov. 17, 1926 - June 18, 1999
Barbara D. RALSTIN, 72, Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Rochester, died
approximately 9 p.m. Friday at her residence, Karrington Assisted Living,
Albuquerque.
Born to Raymond and Elsa MILLION JAMES in Miami County, she lived in Rochester
for 50 years before moving to Albuquerque in December 1998.
A retired bookkeeper and a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester,
she enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by one daughter, Stormy RALSTIN and husband Brian DESIND,
Albuquerque.
A memorial service will be arranged at a later date at Grace United Methodist
Church, Rochester. Arrangements are by Direct Services of Albuquerque.

Wednesday, June 23, 1999

[no obits]

Thursday, June 24, 1999

Vera R. Warmbrod
Sept. 8, 1930 - June 16, 1999
Vera R. WARMBROD, 68, Reno, Nev., formerly of Rochester, died June 16 in Reno,
Nev.
She was born to John and Lela TILLOTSON in Winamac.
A 1948 graduate of Grass Creek High School, she retired after 39 years as a
financial analyst for an advertising firm in San Francisco, Calif.
Survivors include two brothers and their wives, Kenneth and Dorothy WARMBROD and
Carl and Carol WARMBROD, all of Rochester; one sister, Velma and husband Floyd
BLACKBURN, Lafayette; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
No services will take place. There will be a private burial in Nevada.

Alyssa M. Neff
June 25, 1999
Alyssa Michelle NEFF, the infant daughter of Joseph W. and Marsha SMITH NEFF,
Route 2, Macy, was stillborn at 3:03 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Surviving with her parents are one sister, Catherine E. [NEFF]; one brother,
Jonathan M. [NEFF]; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Lou NEFF, Macy; Maternal
grandparents, William R. and Esther SMITH, Galveston, and aunts and uncles.
Preceding in death was her paternal grandfather, Richard NEFF, who died in 1995.
Private family graveside services will be at Five Corners Cemetery, southwest of
Macy, with the Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Zimmerman Family Funeral Homes,
Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond A. Schori
Oct 23, 1916 - June 25, 1999
Raymond A. SCHORI, 82, 2052 Meadow Lane, Plymouth, died 7:18 a.m. Friday at
Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born in Iowa to Gottfried and Sophia REIMAN SCHORI, he moved to Marshall County
in 1952 from Kosciusko County. He was formerly married to Leota REINHOLTZ and
was a line foreman for Brock Mfg., Milford for over 25 years until he retired in
1983. He was a World War II Army Veteran of the European Theater where he was
involved with the invasion of Normandy Beach. He attended the United Pentecostal
Church, Bourbon.
Surviving are one daughter, Christine HAMMOND and her husband Gary, Argos; three
sons, Kenneth D. and his wife Sandy [SCHORI], Tippecanoe; Kurtis J. and his wife
Rosemary [SCHORI], Wyatt; and Kyle E. and his wife Carolyn [SCHORI], Mishawaka;
ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marie COX and her
husband Jim, Plymouth; and one brother, Lester and his wife Marjorie [SCHORI],
Nappanee. Preceding in death with his parents are two brothers, Fred [SCHORI]
and Bob [SCHORI].
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Argos Church of Jesus Christ with the
Rev. Lloyd HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in the Milford Cemetery. Friends
may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour
before services at the church. The American Legion and V.F.W. will be in charge
of military graveside services. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Marshall
County.

Monday, June 28, 1999

Cornelius N. Thornton
Jan. 31, 1914 - June 25, 1999
Cornelius N. THORNTON, 85, 9139 West 525 North, Rochdster, died Friday at St.
Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth Campus.
Born to Hayes THORNTON, Sr., and Alma SMITH THORNTON in Point Peter, Ga., he
married Olivia GIBSON on Dec. 2, 1952 in Chicago, Ill. She survives.
Mr. Thornton was a retired concrete mason.
Survivors include one brother, Hayes THORNTON Jr., Sun City, Ariz.; one sister,
Alma BRAGGS, Peoria, Ariz.
Memorial services are 6 p.m. July 7 at the family residence with Rev. Andrew
MURDOCK officiating. Burial will be private. Friends may call 5-6 p.m. July 7 at
the family residence. Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond L. Brown
July 17 1918 - June 26, 1999
Raymond L. BROWN, 80, Rochester, died 11:10 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born to Arthur L. BROWN nd Florence Mae RICKEL BROWN in Miami County, he married
Dorothy McCARTER on Nov. 28, 1942 in Fulton. She survives.
Mr. Brown was an orchard caretaker, retired from Tate Orchard, Mexico. He was a
member of Deedsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Jo BROWN, Rochester; one brother, Marvin
and wife Lois BROWN, New Mexico; three granddaughters, Rachel R. [ZEIGER],
Martha M. [ZEIGER] and Melanie M. ZEIGER, all of Rochester.
Services are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev.
William SHEWMAN officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Blanche F. Duzan
Jan. 25, 1911 - June 29, 1999
Blanche F. DUZAN, 88, Life Care Center of Rochester, formerly of Talma, died
4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Omer and Olive ROY RABY in Carson Lake, Minn., she married Joseph
Charles DUZAN on March 28, 1931 in Crown Point. He survives.
Mrs. Duzan was a homemaker and past employee of The Rochester Sentinel. She
graduated from Thoronton Fractional School 1930, Carson Lake, Minn. and attended
Gary Business College, Gary. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star
Chapter 70, Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Dixie and husband Gene CURTIS, Cedar Lake, and
Sue and husband Larry HENRY, Saylorsburg, Pa.; two sons, Jerry and wife Marge
DUZAN, St. Augustine, Fla., and Ray and wife Michele DUZAN, Talma; one
daughter-in-law, Jean DUZAN, Rochester; 24 grandchildren, numerous
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert H. DUZAN on June 19, 1988, one
grandson, Lt. Robert DUZAN II in 1987, one grandson, Patrick PARMAN, one sister,
Mae REGESKI, and one brother, Wilfred RABY.
Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Jean McCAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday or after 9 a.m.Friday at the funeral home.

Thursday, August 1, 1999

Monica B. Gundrum
Jan. 31, 1906 - June 30, 1999
Monica B. GUNDRUM, 93, formerly of 1213 Wabash Ave., died 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at
ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born to George and Mary EINIG GERLACH in White County, she manied Otto F.
"Jim" GUNDRUM on Dec. 24, 1927 in Pulaski. He died Feb. 24, 1967.
Mrs. Gundrum was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and
Leroy C. Shelton Post 36 American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include four sons and their wives, James A. "Al" and Bette
GUNDRUM, Bernard W. and Jean GUNDRUM, and Ronald F. and Lois GUNDRUM, all of
Fulton, Thomas D. and Beverly GUNDRUM, Logansport, four grandsons and wives,
Richard and Karyn GUNDRUM, Logansport, Jim and Terri GUNDRUM, Rochester, Mark
and Brenda GUNDRUM and Randy and Kay GUNDRUM, all of Fulton; four granddaughters
and husbands, Sandra and Charles WARPENBURG, Twelve Mile, Linda and Barry
BALDWIN and Beth and Gary WILLIAMS, all of Fulton, and Tonya and Chris SMITH,
Logansport; five great-granddaughters, Chris and husband Jim BURTON, LaPorte
City, Iowa, Emma GUNDRUM, Logansport, Nicole and Mandy WILLIAMS, both of Fulton,
Ashley GUNDRUM, Rochester; eight great-grandsons, Kyle and Kevin SMITH,
Logansport, Adam GUNDRUM, Fulton, Bryce BALDWIN, Ryan [WILLIAMS] and Riley
WILLIAMS, and Uriah and wife Stacy HORP, all of Fulton, Chuck WARPENBURG, Twelve
Mile; two great-great-grandsons, Gage [HORN] and Garrett HORN, Fulton: one
great-great-granddaughtcr, Monica BURTON, LaPorte City, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Marcia GUNDRUM, one grandson,
William J. GUNDRUM, one daughter-in-law, Wanda Mae GUNDRUM, six sisters and two
brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with
Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call
3-8 p.m. Friday at McCloskcy-Harnilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, 1603 E. Broadway
St., Logansport where a Rosary Service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials may be
made to Fulton Cemetery Association,

George H. Klein
Nov. 24, 1912 - June 30, 1999
George H. KLEIN, 86, former resident of rural Gilead, died at 6:55 p.m.
Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Jacob and Anna HUNSBERGER KLEIN, he married Mildred B. MORRIS on April
8. 1934 in Akron. She survives.
Mr. Klein was a farmer and a member of Akron Church of God.
Survivors include one daughter, Nila and husband Theodore KENNEY, Goshen; one
son, Jerry and wife Connie KLEIN, Gilead; four granddaughters, Beth, Debra,
Linda and Diane; four great-grandchildren, David, Magen, Jill and Johnny.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ellis KLEIN.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester
St., Akron, with Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in Akron
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Yellow Creek Campground, Akron.

Mary F. Marquis
June 6, 1917 - June 29, 1999
Mary Frances MARQUIS, 82, Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, formerly of Spring Hill,
Fla., died 11:03 p.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Strawther E. and Lela BIDGOOD MITCHELL in Howard county, she married
George S. MARQUIS on April 6, 1947 in Peru. He died June 8, 1975.
Mrs. Marquis was a retired licensed practical nurse in Spring Hill, Fla. She was
a Kokomo High School graduate and a member of the Lutheran Church, Clearwater,
Fla., and Ladies Elks, Dunedin, Fla.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol and husband Marvin BAHNEY, Akron; four
sons and their wives, Raymond and Eileen CROUSORE, Batavia, Ohio, Paul and Sandi
CROUSORE, Warsaw, George S. MARQUIS II and Linda, Brookville, Fla., and Michael
and Becky MARQUIS, Fort Wayne, 36 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Parklawn Memory Gardens, Dunedin, Fla.
No visitation is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kosciusko
County Hospice, 2101 E. Dubois Drive, Warsaw. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and
Moss-Feaster Chapel, Dunedin, Fla., are in charge of arrangements.

Friday, July 2, 1999

Harold E. Hawkey
Nov. 12, 1935 - June 30, 1999
Harold Eugene HAWKEY, 63, Kewanna, died approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday at his
home.
Born to John and Josephine WINTER HAWKEY in Star City, he lived in Kewanna four
years, having come from Winamac.
Mr. Hawkey was a retired maintenance man from the Pulaski County Court House,
Winamac.
Survivors include one daughter, Maria and husband Kim BONNELL, Winamac; four
sons, Bernard [HAWKEY], Rodney [HAWKEY], David [HAWKEY] and Tim and wife Linda
HAWKEY, all of Kewanna; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Rosemary and husband
William WATTS, Winamac, Pat and husband Tom FULLER, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.;
one brother, Leo and wife Carol HAWKEY, Curtiss, Wisc.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
No services are planned. Private burial will be at a later date.

Maxine Kistler
July 26, 1919 - July 1, 1999
Maxine KISTLER, 79, Fulton, died 12:15 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical
Center, South Bend.
Born to Charles W. and Ethel L. FRY RANS in Liberty Township, she married Robert
Merl KISTLER on Feb. 26, 1938 in Fulton. He died Sept. 30, 1967.
Mrs. Kistler attended Fulton United Methodist Church and was a member of Fulton
Senior Citizens Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Jean and husband Ed BEGLEY, Logansport; two
sons, Howard E. and wife Alice KISTLER, Peru, and Joe and wife Sandy KISTLER,
Camden; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph D. RANS on Jan. 11, 1985.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Fulton, with
Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may
call 6-8 p.m. Friday or after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Mary A. Grund
Oct. 17, 1913 - June 26, 1999
Mary Alice VERNON GRUND, 85, Long Beach, Calif., died at St. Mary's Hospital,
Long Beach.
Born to Benjamin R. and Nora WRIGHT VERNON in Ohio, she married Herbert F. GRUND
on June 21, 1941 in Rochester. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy RICHARD, Long Beach, and Betty Jo RAY,
Bloomington; three nieces, Judy VERNON ZENT, Vicki VERNON BOBO and Kathrine RAY
HUFFMAN; two nephews, David RAY and Michael RAY; great-nieces and nephews
including Jeff ZENT, Rochester.
Memorial services were held July 1 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Long Beach.
Burial will be in Chicago July 29.

Jene R. Lindsey
June 12, 1923 - July 2 1999
Jene R. LINDSEY, 76, Etna Green, died 11:25 a.m. Friday at Elkhart General
Hospital, Elkhart.
Born to Clyde and Carrie CHAPDU LINDSEY in Cincinnati, Ohio, he married Anna
Florence MASON on Nov. 13, 1948. She died April 15, 1996.
Mr. Lindsey retired from Etna Green Bank after 35 years. He was a member of the
Etna Green Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge and American Legion Post 424, both in
Bourbon, Scottish Rites and Confederate Air Force. He was a 1949 graduate of
Kenyon College, Gambler, Ohio. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed rock
hunting.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruth and husband Kevin BOYER, Bourbon, and
Melissa and husband Clint BESSINGER, Tippecanoe; two sons, Lewis and wife
Marcile LINDSEY, Bourbon, and Sanford and wife Peggy LINDSEY, Mount Pleasant,
Tenn.; 14 grandchildren; one sister, Ruth GRIFFITH, Kenova, West Virginia; one
brother, Sanford LINDSEY, Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Rollie BESSINGER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Etna Green Church of Christ with Rev.
Eugene NEYHART and Rev. Steve HINTON officiating. Burial will follow in Etna
Green Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Bourbon
American Legion. Friends may call 3-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at Deaton Funeral
Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon. Memorials may be made to Little Lambs Pre-school
or Etna Green Church of Christ.

Gerald D. Gearhart
March 2, 1915 - July 3, 1999
Gerald D. GEARHART, 81, Akron, died 6:30 a.m. Saturday at his home.
Born to Charles and Esther YARIAN GEARHART in Fulton County, he married Arlene
S. HOLLOWAY on April 7, 1950 in Akron. She survives.
Mr. Gearhart was a dairy farmer, a member of Akron Church of the Brethren and a
U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra GEARHART, Akron; two sons and their
wives, Dennis and Trillia GEARHART, Akron, and Timothy and Diane GEARHART, Macy;
three sisters, Freda BEIGH, Claypool, Gertrude WALKER, Chili, and Glendora
HAMILTON, Silver Lake; two brothers, Lee and wife Betty GEARHART, and Robert
GEARHART, all of Akron; eight grandchildren, Amy, Wesley, Lisa, Rebecca, Mark,
Ashley, Cory and Emily.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Akron Church of the Brethren, with Rev.
Clark SHEARER and Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek
Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Akron Church of the Brethren.

Mary Alice Grund
Oct. 17, 1913 - June 26, 1999
Mary Alice VERNON GRUND, 85, Long Beach, Calif., died at St. Mary's Hospital,
Long Beach.
Born to Benjamin R. and Nora WRIGHT VERNON in Ohio, she married Herbert F. GRUND
on June 21, 1941 in Rochester. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Grund moved to Rochester in 1920 and attended Rochester High School
where she was an honor student. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy RICHARD,
Long Beach, and Betty Jo RAY, Bloomington; four stepsisters, Juanita KING,
Roberta EVANS, and Carlene SNIPES, all of Rochester, and Mary Jo GOSS, Columbia
City; one stepbrother, Bob THOMPSON, Mishawaka; three nieces, Judy VERNON ZENT,
Vicki VERNON BOBO and Kethrine RAY HUFFMAN; two nephews, David [RAY] and Michael
RAY; great-nieces and nephews including Jeff ZENT, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John R. VERNON.
Memorial services were held July 1 in Long Beach. Burial will be in Chicago on
July 29.

Wednesday, July 7, 1999

Russell M. Patterson
Feb. 16, 1921 - July 5, 1999
Russell M. PATTERSON, 78, Denver, died 2:15 p.m. Monday at his home.
Born to Norman L. and Carrie Belle LEFFEL PATTERSON in Mexico, he married
Geraldine A. FISHER on Feb. 20, 1954 at the home of the late Rev. C. F. GOLDEN
near Denver. She survives.
Mr. Patterson retired from dairy farming in 1982. He was a World War II U.S.
Army veteran and a deacon, usher and trustee of the Denver Baptist Church. He
was a 50-year member of the Mexico Masonic Lodge 347.
Survivors include one daughter, Elaine S. SEE, Macy; three sons, Ron W.
PATTERSON, Logansport, Ray A. PATTERSON, Argos, and Danny D. PATTERSON,
Monticello; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Willadean [PATTERSON].
A public graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Westlawn Cemetery,
Denver, with Rev. Steve BATE officiating. Memorials may be made to Denver
Baptist Church or a hospice.

Frances L. McLean
April 15, 1911 - July 6, 1999
Frances L. BURKETT McLEAN, 88, Bourbon, died 10:15 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to John and Julia Estella GRUBS RHOADS in Argos, she married Ralph BURKETT
on Nov. 26, 1930. He died Dec. 6, 1963. She later married Archie McLEAN on Nov.
24, 1965. He died Feb. 5, 1978.
Mrs. McLean was a homemaker and a farm wife. She moved to Bourbon in 1980 and
was a member of First United Church of Christ. She enjoyed her activities at
R.E.A.L. services.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Anne and husband James MAURER, Bourbon;
three granddaughters, Julia SAUER, Karen MASURER and Lora BEESON, all of
Bourbon; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, John Robert in 1941, three sisters and two
brothers.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with Rev. Richard
LEWKE officiating. Burial will follow in Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may
call 3-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Bourbon
E.M.S.

Donald G. Shriver
Feb. 17, 1916 - July 9, 1999
Donald G. "Donnie" SHRIVER, 83, 2321 S. Old 31, died 6:45 a.m. today
at his home.
Born to Jesse and Dora LOUGHMAN SHRIVER in Kosciusko County, he married Mary
Corrine THARP on Feb. 27, 1937 in Rochester. She died March 26, 1994.
Mr. Shriver operated a family owned farm with his sons. He was a member of First
Baptist Church, International Order of Odd Fellows Post 147, both of Rochester,
and the Fulton County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include three sons, Larry G. SHRIVER, Ronald G. and wife Carol SHRIVER,
and Stephen R. and wife Jane SHRIVER, all of Rochester; eight grandchildren,
Tina FORD, Anderson, Jeff [SHRIVER], Troy [SHRIVER], Dan [SHRIVER] Don [SHRIVER]
and David SHRIVER and Teresa HARSH, all of Rochester, Beth SMITH, Kewanna; five
great-grandchildren, Ben [SHRIVER]and Stephanie P. SHRIVER, Shelby [FORD] and
Abby FORD, Caleb SMITH; one brother, Glenn D. and wife Pat SHRIVER, Rochester;
one sister, Vera and husband Robert HOLLOWAY, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one great-grandson, Stephen SHRIVER,
one sister and two brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Mark SPENCER and Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Rochester
I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Elevator Fund or Hope Hospice.

Saturday, July 10, 1999

Thomas Groninger Jr.
June 14, 1951 - July 9, 1999
Thomas Glen GRONINGER Jr., 48, Logansport, died 3 a.m. Friday at Miller's Merry
Manor, Logansport.
He was born to Thomas G. Sr. and Helen HORSEMAN GRONINGER in Bermuda.
Mr. Groninger was a truck driver for Buttice Fruit and Vegetable Company. He
enjoyed flying, riding his Harley-Davidson and playing with Fred, his cat.
Survivors include his mother, Logansport; one sister, Barbara and husband Larry
RENTSCHLER, Rochester; one nephew, Patrick RENTSCHLER, Rochester; one niece,
Lacey RENTSCHLER, Rochester.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with Rev. Donald L. RUHL officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope
Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Miller's Merry Manor Activities Fund.

Jean E. Paulus
Dec. 6, 1920 - July 8, 1999
Jean Eleanor BURNS PAULUS, l78, Timbercrest Retirement Community, North
Manchester, died 1:18 p.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Furel Robert and Edna Eleanor TAYLOR BURNS in Walkerton, she married
Corlyle R. PAULUS on Aug. 19, 1944 in Wilmington, Del. He died Nov. 28, 1995.
Mrs. Paulus was a 1938 graduate of Mentone High School and received her
bachelor's degree i public school music in 1942 from Indiana University. She
worked for LaPaz schools teaching music and math for two years. Later she worked
with her husband who owned Safety Moving and Storage, Elmhurst, Ill., land then
for several other moving and storage companies as an office administrator until
her retirement in 1988.
She was a member of the Christ Church of Oakbrook, Ill. the Order of the Eastern
Star in Elmhurst, Ill, past member of the United Methodist churches of North
Manchester and Elmhurst, Ill. For 50 years she served the Girl Scouts of America
in various capacities and was a member of the Elmhurst Evening Women's Club. She
was a 50-year member and past regent of the Dr. Manasseh Cutler Chapter of the
National Services of Daughters of the American Revolution, was past president of
the American Legion Auxilary 286, past member of the Fine Arts Club and Order of
Eastern Star, Tri Kappa Sorority, all of North Manchester, and past guardian of
Job's Daughters.
Survivors include one son, Jay Edward PAULUS, Roseville, Calif.; one daughter,
Carolyn Kay PAULUS WOODMAN, Stamford, Conn.; four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main
St., North Manchester, with Rev. Helen BEERY officiating. Friends may call 4-8
p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. There will be an Eastern Star Service at 7:30
p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Hospital
for Crippled Children, Tamassee D.A.R. School, Inc. and the Timbercrest
Treeunification Project.

Monday, July 12, 1999

Donald D. DePoy
Oct. 30, 1915 - July 8, 1999
Donald D. DePOY, 83, Royal Center, died 11:25 p.m. Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.
Born to Harry A. and Etta SHELHART DePOY in Pulaski County, he married Ruth B.
SCHELL on Feb. 6, 1938 in Richey, Mont. She survives.
Mr. DePoy was a forklift operator at General Tire Rubber Co., Logansport, and a
Jefferson Township farmer. He was a member of Center Presbyterian Church and
Royal Center Lions Club, and a past member of Western Beagle Club. He enjoyed
his family and growing flowers.
Survivors include two sons, Everett DePOY, Roanoke, Texas, and Herbert DePOY,
Royal Center; three daughters, Violet TRIBBETT, Kingman, Ariz., Sally DePOY,
Yorba Linda, Calif., and Donna FAWCETT, Logansport; 13 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph DePOY, Fulton; one sister, Mary Jane
FOLEY, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Charles [DePOY] and Thomas [DePOY], two
sisters and eight brothers.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Royal Center Chapel, with
Rev. Dale MAGEE officiating. Burial will be in Ever Rest Memorial Park,
Logansport. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to Gideons International, Royal Center Lions Club or the American Cancer
Society.

Lottie M. Minthorn
March 23, 1906 - July 9, 1999
Lottie May MINTHORN, 93, Lucerne, died 3:55 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital,
Logansport.
Born to Harry and Daisy HOUSER HUFFORD in White County, she married Ivan Wilbur
MINTHORN on May 10, 1924 in St. Joseph, Mich. He died Nov. 24, 1997.
Mrs. Minthorn was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, James H. and wife Elsie MINTHORN, Twelve Mile; four
grandsons, Joseph MINTHORN and Richard HARMON, both of Logansport, Jeffery
HARMON, Indianapolis, and Mark HARMON, Macy; several great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters and one grandson, one great-grandson,
two sisters and three brothers.
Services are 1 p.m. today at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in Metea
Cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Cass County Heart Fund.

Dorothy F. Metz
Sept. 23, 1913 - July 11, 1999
Dorothy F. METZ, 85, Warsaw, died 6 p.m. Sunday at Mason's Health Care, Warsaw.
Born to John J. and Eva F. KAUFFMAN VERDON in St. Paul, Minn., she married
Andrew METZ on Sept. 14, 1940. He died in September 1986.
Mrs. Metz was a nurses aide and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiaiary, Elkhart.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Stella ROMANO, South Bend, and Geraldine
SWIHART, Palestine; one son, John J. METZ, Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Palestine Cemetery, with Rev. Terry
FISHER officiating. No visitation is planned. King Memorial Home Mentone, is in
charge of arrangements.

Mary Riggs Quick
Jan. 14, 1916 - June 4, 1999
Graveside services for Mary RIGGS QUICK, who died in Maine in early June, will
be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Chris DODSON
officiating.

Opal P. Kelly
Aug 22, 1924 - July 10, 1999
Opal P. KELLY, 74, Rochester, died 5:24 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Roy A. and Elizabeth HUDSON PERRY in Hammond, she married Floyd KELLY. He survives.
Mrs. Kelly was a homemaker and attended First Christian Church of Rochester.
Survivors include two sons, Tom and wife Barbara KELLY, Rochester, and Ronald
and wife Barbara KELLY, Minooka, Ill.; one daughter, Patricia and husband Jim
MALLOY, Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by one brother, William PERRY.
Services are 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road,
Highland, IN 46322, with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in
Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home.

Lewis H. Cleland
April 9, 1914 - July 10, 1999
Lewis H. CLELAND, 85, Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Mishawaka, died at 2 p.m.
Saturday at his residence.
Born to Lewis and Readah BALDWIN CLELAND in Fulton County, he married Eldora
NELSON on May 23, 1937 in Peru. She survives.
Mr. Cleland retired in 1974 from Bendix Corp. He lived most of his life in
Fulton County.
Survivors include one daughter, Peggy COWEN, Vandalia, Mich.; one son, Ronald
CLELAND, Elkhart; four grandchildren, Steven [COWEN] and Brad COWEN, Stacia
ANDRIANO, and Tim CLELAND; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Belva LARGE,
Leesburg, Barbara CLEVENGER, Lake Haversol, Ariz., and Virginia TIPPY, Columbia
City; two brothers, Joe CLELAND, Leesburg, and Glen CLELAND, Rochester.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St.,
Mishawaka, With Rev. Daniel MOTTO officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview
Cemetery, Mishawaka. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.

Fonza Owens
May 26, 1924 - June 23, 1999
Fonza OWENS, 75, Yakima, Wash., formerly of Rochester, died at Methodist
Hospital, Yakima.
Born to Robert S. and Telitha E. HOOVER in Wolf River, Tenn., she married Floyd
OWENS. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Owens was a retired Hart Schaffner & Marx seamstress and lived in
Rochester for 25 years prior to moving to Yakima. She was a member of Grace
United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Green Oak Quilting Club,
all of Rochester. Her hobbies were gardening, cooking southern foods, listening
to Blue Grass music, sewing and crafts.
Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Rita and Dan SEVERNS,
Rochester, and Nancy and Ray TEMPLE, Yakima; one son, Dan OWENS, Bloomington;
three grandsons, Brian and wife Amy SEVERNS, Rochester, Morgan OWENS, Colorado,
and Jordan OWENS, Bloomington; one granddaughter, Cyndi and husband Mark
WITHERBY, Rochelle, Ill.; one great-granddaughter, Kaley WITHERBY, Rochelle,
Ill.; three sisters, Alta SMITH, Yakima, Ina CRAWFORD, Lebanon, Tenn., and Toni
BLEVINS, Jamestown, Tenn.; one brother, Alvin LOWE, Mentone.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Elmer [HOOVER],
Lonzie [HOOVER] and Albert [HOOVER].
Services and burial took place on June 27 in Yakima.

Carl D. Black
March 10, 1941 - July 12, 1999
Carl David BLACK, 58, Peru, formerly of Rochester, died 8:45 a.m. Monday at
Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Norman and Roselyn BLACK in Peru, he married Sharon Bernice LONG on
April 29, 1996 in Reno, Nev. She survives at home.
Mr. Black was a retired funeral director. He was a member of the Funeral
Directors Association of California, Knights of Columbus and the Moose Lodge,
both in Peru, and attended St. Charles Catholic Church, Peru. He and his wife
were affiliated with the Fuzzy Pig Bar, Peru.
Survivors include two sons, Rod BLACK, Sacramento, Calif., and Bryan BLACK, San
Jose, Calif.; two stepsons, Kenneth CHATOFF, Sacramento, and Richard CHATOFF,
Campbell, Calif.; four grandchildren, Nadine BLACK, Lorraine HALEY and Jack
CHATOFF; one brother, Joe and wife Paula BLACK, Lakeland, Fla.; half-brothers
and sisters; three aunts, Harriet, Kate and Betty and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Norman BLACK.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, with Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in St. Charles
Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call one hour prior to the sefvice. Memorials may be
made to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Robert Clifton
Nov. 1, 1903 - July 3, 1999
Robert CLIFTON, 95, died in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Born in Rochester, he married Florence G. "Susie" McCHESNEY of Los
Angeles in 1933. She survives.
He was a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. He graduated from the Detroit School
of Law in 1923. In 1924 he moved to Los Angeles.
A longtime Democratic Party activist, he became a Los Angeles Municipal Court
Judge in 1943. He specialized in treatment and adjudication in alcohol related
cases, and later focused on improving the process for civil commitment of the
mentally ill.
He was appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court in 1962. Upon retiring in
1967, he and his wife joined the Peace Corps, training judges in Micronesia. Ten
years later at 74, they joined the Peace Corps again and taught law in Liberia.
He enjoyed exploring the national parks of America, swimming, and reading. He
leanred to play the piano in his late 80's.
Survivors include five children, Carol CADY, Laguna Hills, Calif., Susan
ANTRIASIAN, Thousand Oaks, Robert M. CLIFTON, Bellingham, Wash., Helen CLIFTON,
Richmond, Calif., and Thomas CLIFTON, Oakland, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
A private family gathering will take place in Laguna Beach on July 18. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggest donations to local rescue missions, homeless
shelters or the outreach charity of one's choice.
[NOTE: Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Indiana Births 1882-1920 : Robert
Clifton, born Nov. 1, 1903 to Albert CLIFTON and Bertha (LACKEY) CLIFTON, MR
C-6, p. 34.]

Wednesday, July 14, 1999

Floyd McCray
April 9, 1932 - July 8, 1999
Floyd McCRAY, 67, died Thursday inTucson,Ariz.
He was born to Earl and Alta KIMBLE McCRAY in Cissna Park, Ill.
Survivors include his wife Jill McCRAY, Tucson; one daughter, Kimberly McCRAY,
Michigan; one son, Troy McCRAY, Oregon; one sister, Avis [McCRAY], Cissna Park;
one brother, Glenn McCRAY, Madison, Wis., and a twin brother, Lloyd McCRAY,
Rochester.
A memorial service is planned for a later date in the Rock Island, Ill. area.

Thursday, July 15, 1999

Kenneth R. Shoemaker
June 8, 1922 - July 14, 1999
Kenneth R. SHOEMAKER, 77, Mentone, died 8:44 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's Merry
Manor, Warsaw.
Born to Sheldon and Ruth JONES SHOEMAKER in Burket, he married Patricia A.
SHINN. She died May 23, 1994.
Mr. Shoemaker was a maintenance man at Kralis Brothers Foods, Mentone. He was a
World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of Mentone United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons and their spouses, Ted and Mary SHOEMAKER, North
Webster, Jeff and Carolyn SHOEMAKER, Sebring, Fla., and Andy and Pattie
SHOEMAKER, Mentone; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers and
their spouses, Charles and Pauline SHOEMAKER, Burket, and Howard and Berniece
SHOEMAKER, Roann.
He was preceded in death by one brother, James SHOEMAKER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Peter
ALBERTSON and Rev. Jack THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in Palestine
Cemetery. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Friday, July 16, 1999

Margaret A. Bair
Nov. 13, 1927 - July 14, 1999
Margaret Annabell BAIR, 71, 502 W. Third St., died 5:23 p.m. Wednesday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Joseph and Attie OVERMEYER GRINDLE on Nov. 13, 1927 in Monterey, she
married Ervin BAIR on April 19, 1950 in Monterey. He survives at home.
Mrs. Bair retired from Torx Camcar Textron, Rochester, after 30 years as a
salesperson. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, and a
45-year member of Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathy and husband John JAMROZ, Knox; one son,
Robert M. and wife Dori BAIR, Rockford, Ill.; two grandchildren, Lucas [BAIR]
and Stephen BAIR, Rockford, Ill.; one sister, Mildred WINTER, Winamac; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Clara BAILEY McCALLY.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with
Revs. John ZAHN and Harold WELLER officiating. Burial will be in Rochester
I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, where a prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m.

Sonja J. Gerig
Jan. 2, 1938 - July 16, 1999
Sonja Jan GERIG, 61, Whitehall, Mich., formerly of Akron, died 6:50 a.m. today
at the home of her brother, Dr. Dean A. GERIG.
Born to Harley Wynn and Bertha PRILAMAN, she was adopted by John Joseph and E.
Selena UTTER GERIG.
Miss Gerig was a member of the Akron Church of God, Akron, and active in various
church groups.
Survivors include five brothers, Dr. Dean A. and wife Panzegna GERIG, Whitehall,
Mich., Clide and wife May ZEIDER, Fort Wayne, Marvin and wife Nyla SNYDER,
Argos, Richard and wife Jerilyn PETERSON, Rochester, and Eugene and wife Chris
PRILAMAN, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her birth parents, her adopted parents and one
brother, Donnie PRILAMAN.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Akron Church of God, Akron, with Rev. Terry
McGARRITY officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from
2-4 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, or one hour prior to
services Monday at the church.

Saturday, July 17, 1999

Sonja J. Gerig
Services for Sonja J. GERIG, 61, Whitehall, Mich., formerly of Akron, are 10
a.m. Monday at Akron Church of God.
Rev. Terry McGARRITY will officiate. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, or one
hour prior to services Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to Akron
Church of God Youth Ministries.

Harold Holloway
June 16, 1925 - July 16, 1999
Harold HOLLOWAY, 74, Hemingway, S.C., died Friday in Hemingway.
He was born to Hobart E. and Mildred TUCKER HOLLOWAY in Burket.
Survivors include one son, Michael HOLLOWAY, Minneapolis, Minn.; three sisters,
Mary Belle FERREL, Sturgis, Mich., Mrs. Carlton Donnis Irene HASTY, Columbia
City, and Mrs. Harold Eva Maxine BRANDT, New Buffalo, Mich.
Private services are scheduled. King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of the
arrangements. No visitation will be scheduled. Burial will be at the Palestine
Cemetery.

Monday, July 19, 1999

Andrew D. Dotson
Dec. 6, 1975 - July 17, 1999
Andrew Dewayne DOTSON, 23, Akron, died 11:36 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko
Community Hospital, Warsaw, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born to Charlene DOTSON and later adopted by Andrew T. and Ida ROBINSON DOTSON
in Warsaw, he married Jennifer Ann SHEPHERD on July 3, 1998 in Claypool. She
survives.
Mr. Dotson was a general laborer for Rochester Homes, Inc., Rochester.
Survivors include three daughters Amber YOHE, South Whitley, Darian [DOTSON] and
Hannah DOTSON, both at home; his birth mother, Charlene and husband Garry SLONE,
Claypool; his mother, Ida DOTSON, Akron; three half-sisters, Tiffany [ROBINSON]
and Kesha ROBINSON, Prestonsburg, Ky., and Shawna SLONE, Claypool; one
half-brother, Dustin SLONE, Claypool; his maternal grandmother, Evelyn BENDER,
Tippecanoe; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his adoptive father, Andrew T. Dotson and his
maternal grandparents, Henry and Mary ROBINSON.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, Silver
Lake, with Rev. Ralph DOTSON and Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be
in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster
& Good Funeral Home, Akron, or one hour prior to services on Thursday at the
church.

Ruth Cook
Oct. 28, 1917 - July 16, 1999
Ruth COOK, 81, Warsaw, died 9:22 p.m. Friday in Warsaw.
Born to Clayton and Sarah O'BLENIS MOW in Rochester, she married Elmer C. COOK
on Feb. 22, 1936 in Rochester. He survives at home.
Mrs. Cook was retired from Sears, Roebuck & Co., South Bend, where she
worked from 1964-79. She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church,
Atwood, where she was organist and pianist for many years. She wintered for over
15 years in Punta Gorda, Fla.
Survivors include two daughters, Elaine E. and husband Dr. John KLEIN,
Indianapolis, and Sandra K. COOK, Seattle, Wash.; three sons, Richard D. COOK,
Fort Wayne, Keith C. and wife Penny COOK, Warsaw, and Brent M. and wife Sandy
COOK, LaPorte; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eloise
and husband Eldrith COOK, Rochester, and Wilma FOLTZ, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Jason SIMONTON in 1994,
and one foster grandson, Gary Allen BROWN.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Gene ANSELL officiating. Burial will be in Richland Center I.O.O.F.
Cemetery, northwest of Rochester. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday or one hour
prior to serrvices on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
the Kosciusko Homecare and Hospice.

Ruth E. Gillam
Jan. 8, 1909 - July 18, 1999
Ruth E. GILLAM, 90, 521 W. Fourth St., died 12:41 p.m. Sunday at Saint Joseph's
Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
Born to Ernest E. PARKER and Elva M. HUNT in Burlington, she married Elmer S.
"Doc" GILLAM, D.C.. He died on March 24, 1986.
Mrs. Gillam was receptionist at her husband's practice, Dixie Way Chiropractic
Clinic, Niles. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Chapter 332 of the
Order of the Eastern Star, and helped establish the O.E.S. chapter in Rochester.
She graduated from Ball State University, Muncie, and taught in the Talma
School. She was trained in nursing at Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph, Mich. She
enjoyed gardening and spent winters in Florida.
Survivors include three sisters, Mary BRUMLEY, Otisco, Betty KASNOW, Seminole,
Fla., and JoAnn GERALD, Rockingham, N.C; two nieces, Donna YODER, Rochester, who
provided her care, and Betty L. PARKER, D.C., Niles, Mich.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy KUHN and Virginia THORNTON,
and five brothers, Charles [PARKER], Ray [PARKER], Virgil [PARKER], James
[PARKER] and D.E. PARKER.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Halbritter Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St.,
Niles, Mich., with Rev. R. Allan POAGE, of Bethel Baptist Church officiating.
Entombment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Friends may call one hour
prior to services at the funeral home.

Rollie E. Isaacs
Dec. 4, 1921 - July 7, 1999
Rollie Edgar ISAACS, 77, Broaddus, Texas, died at Colonial Pines Nursing Center,
San Augustine, Texas.
Born to William and Lillian DOWNEY ISAACS in Rockfield, he married Merle MacLAIN
on Oct. 27, 1974. She survies in Broaddus.
Mr. Isaccs was a retired railroad engineer and a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge, both in Broaddus,
Shriners and Scottish Rite Fulton Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter
376, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include two daughters, Roxie SHAW and Julie KIGER, both of Logansport;
one son, Gregory ISAACS, Logansport; three stepdaughters, Jennie CULP,
Logansport, Lelia WALTZ, Rochester, and Pamela FRY LEEVER, Fort Myers, Fla.; one
stepson, David FRY, Fulton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one
sister, Dorena SLEDGE, Delphi. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael
ISAACS and three brothers.
Memorial services were held July 9 at First Baptist Church, Broaddus, with Rev.
Wayne BARTH of Broaddus First Baptist Church officiating. Cremation took place
in Kilgore, Texas. Memorials may be made to Order of the Eastern Star and
Veteran Memorial Services.

Maxine G.S. Conrad
Jan. 16, 1914 - July 20, 1999
Maxine G. SMITH CONRAD, 85, North Manchester, formerly of Akron died 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday at her residence.
Born to Ray and Mary SWANEY WHITCRAFT in Wabash County, she married Albert SMITH
on Nov. 10, 1944 in WEabash County. He died Oct. 1, 1963. She later married Oren
B. CONRAD on March 25, 1970 in Akron. He died Dec. 19, 1974.
Mrs. Conrad was a homemaker and had been employed by Hart Schaffner & Marx,
Rochester. She was a member of Akron Church of God, the former Friendship Circle
at the church, and Hart Schaffner & Marx Retirees Organization. She
volunteered at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, where she worked as a Gray Lady.
Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Norma and Jack SHRIVER,
Silver Lake, and Jan and Cary SLOAN, Atwood; two stepdaughters and their
spouses, Helen and Clyde BICK, Plymouth, and Bonnie and Ross FEAR, Akron; one
stepdaughter-in-law, Lois CONRAD, Rochester; three grandchildren and their
spouses, Michael and Karen SHRIVER, Akron, Brenda and Kelly FIELDS, Warsaw, and
Rodney and Willa SHRIVER, Silver Lake; seven great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandson; nine step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren;
three brothers and their spouses, Robert and Helen WHITCRAFT, Wabash, James and
Hazel WHITCRAFT Marion, and Charles and Theresa WHITCRAFT, Fort Myers, Fla.;
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son Ronald Eugene SMITH in infancy, two
sisters, Marian STEPHENS and Wilma WHITCRAFT, one stepson, Howard CONRAD, and
one step-granddaughter, Jean BRYANT.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Akron Church of God, with Rev. Terry McGARRITY officiating. Burial will be in Roann Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and
6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, or one hour
prior to services on Friday at the church.

Thursday, July 22, 1999

Maxine G. S. Conrad
Jan. 16, 1914 - July 20, 1999
Maxine G. SMITH CONRAD, 85, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester,
formerly of Akron, died 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Akron Church of God, with Rev. Terry McGARRITY
officiating. Burial will be in Roann Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8
p.m. Thursday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, or one hour prior to
services on Friday at the church.

Leroy G. Coplen
Oct. 8, 1902 - July 21, 1999
Leroy G. COPLEN, 96, Grace Village, Winona Lake, formerly of Plymouth, died 7:20
a.m. Wednesday at his residence.
Born to Harvey and Bessie MIDDLETON COPLEN near Walnut in Marshall County, lhe
married Glenn L. ROHRER on June 17, 1923 near Richland Center. She survives.
Mr. Coplen attended Argos High School and was a farmer. He worked for Artificial
Insemenation of Marshall County Breeding Service and was an Edward J. Funk Seed
Corn representative. He worked at American Breeders Service for five years in
Carmel and was a member of the Argos Bible Church, formerly known as Argos
Congregational Christian Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Jean and husband Morris STEWART,
Syracuse; one son, Carl and wife Betty COPLEN, Plymouth; nine grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Walter Wayne
and wife Ethel COPLEN, Argos.
He was preceded in death by one son, Everett Lowell COPLEN, two sisters, Vivian
COPLEN and Irma CLAYBAUGH, and two brothers Nile [COPLEN] and Oris COPLEN.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Glenn
BYERS officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Brethren Cemetery, southeast of
Argos. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Grace Village Health Care Memorial Fund.

Friday, July 23, 1999

Veryl E. Oldham
April 10, 1924 - July 21, 1999
Veryl E. OLDHAM 75, Nyona Lake, Macy, died 8:25 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial
Hosptal, South Bend.
Born to Edwin and Bessie OLDHAM, he married Donnetta STEWART on March 10, 1946
in Indianapolis. She preceded him in death.
Mr. Oldham was retired from Woodlawn Hospital, GM-Kokomo and Rochester Homes. He
was a member of Leroy Shelton American Legion Post 36, Rochester.
Survivors include four sons, Ronald J. OLDHAM, Tampa, Fla., Edwin W. OLDHAM,
Nyona Lake, Galen M. and wife Gloria OLDHAM, Denver, Colo., and Stewart A.
OLDHAM, Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren, Andrew [OLDHAM], Daniel [OLDHAM] and
David OLDHAM, all of Denver, Ladda FERGUSON, Lannie [OLDHAM] and Theresa OLDHAM,
all of Bradenton, Fla.; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in deaty by his parents and one sister, Margaret [OLDHAM].
Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory
Gardens, Kokomo. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services
on Saturday at the funeral home.

Saturday, July 24, 1999

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Monday, July 26, 1999

Burl E. Eber
Feb. 20, 1920 - July 23, 1999
Burl E. EBER, 79, Nokomis, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died 10 p.m. Friday at
Ben Secours Hospital, Venice, Fla.
Born to Clarence and Leitha PLATT EBER in Miami County near Akron, he married
Dona L. KESTLE on Aug. 2, 1943 in Kewanna. She survives.
Mr. Eber retired from farming in 1983. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from
1942-46.
Survivors include one daughter, Lora J. EBER, Nokomis, Fla.; one son, Lary A.
and wife Nancy EBER, Kewanna, three grandsons, Mark A. EBER, Winamac, Scot A.
EBER, Indianapolis, and Ramay SALEH, Nokomis, Fla.; one great-grandson, Mason
EBER; one sister, Treva and husband Rev. Leonard STEININGER, Battle Creek, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Renae Sue EBER on
May 18, 1986 and two sisters, Juanita WALLACE and Glee MATHIAS.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. William F. MATHYS officiating.
Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery where the American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military rites. Friends may call 4-8 p.m.
Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.

Tuesday, July 27, 1999

Phyllis L. Rupert
Oct. 11, 1918 - July 25, 1999
Phyllis L. MORRISON RUPERT, 80, Plymouth, died 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Ora E. and Myrtle M. REPLOGLE BARNEY in Kingsbury, she married L. Doyle
MORRISON in 1935 in Logansport. He died in October, 1949. She married J. Rolland
RUPERT on Nov. 7, 1965 in Plymouth. He died Feb. 2, 1992.
Mrs. Rupert was a clerk in J.C. Penney's, Buchtel's Hardware and Big Blue and
was a cook for Mundy's Restaurant. A homemaker, she enjoyed time with her
great-grandchildren, sewing, gardening, and playing Euchre. She graduated from
Kingsbury High School, was a member of Walerton Presbyterian Church and attended
the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy KERSEY and Jean and husband Vern COBY,
all of Culver; two sons, Lawrence and wife Felicia MORRISON, Duarte, Calif., and
Don and wife Eileen MORRISON, Plymouth; two stepdaughters, Barbara and husband
Harry HARNESS, Grovertown, and Pat and husband Lester PITKIN, Bradley,W.Va.; one
stepson, James R. and wife Joyce RUPERT, Scottsberg, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Rosalie MORRISON, Tyner.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Roy MORRISON.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N.
Michigan St., Plymouth, with Rev. Floyd ALLEN of Delong Gospel Lighthouse
officiating. Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. Friends may
call 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall
County Cancer Fund.

Burl E. Eber
Feb. 14, 1920 - July 23, 1999
Burl E. EBER, 79, Nokomis, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died 10 p.m. Friday at
Bon Secours Hospital, Venice, Fla.
Born to Clarence and Leitha PLATT EBER in Miami County near Akron, he married
Dona L. KESTLE on Aug. 2, 1943 in Kewanna. She survives.
Mr. Eber retired from farming in 1983. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from
1942-46.
Survivors include one daughter, Lora J. SALEH, Nokomis, Fla.; one son, Lary A.
and wife Nancy EBER, Kewanna; three grandsons, Mark A. EBER, Winamac, Scot A.
EBER, Indianapolis, and Ramy SALEH, Nokomis, Fla.; one great-grandson, Mason
EBER; one sister, Treva and husband Rev. Leonard STEININGER, Battle Creek, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Renae Sue EBER on
May 16, 1986 and two sisters, Juanita WALLACE and Glee MATHIAS.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. William F. MATHYS officiating.
Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery where the American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military rites. Friends may call 4-8 p.m.
Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.

Wednesday, July 28, 1999

John P. Dillon
June 5, 1934 - July 17, 1999
John Patrick DILLON, 65, South Mud Lake, Macy, died 8 p.m. Saturday at his home.
He was born to Michael and Lila EVANS DILLON in New Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. Dillon graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor of arts degree
in business administration in 1960. He retired as a Captain from the U.S. Air
Force after 25 years of service. He received two Purple Hearts during two tours
of duty in Vietnam and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He
attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, and was a member of the Wal-mart Coffee Club.
Survivors include one sister, Mary and husband Vincent LURWICK, Pottsville, Pa.;
two nieces and two nephews.
Services will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa., with
full military graveside honors. Arrangements were handled by Foster & Good
Funeral Home, Rochester.

Thursday, July 29, 1999

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Friday, July 30, 1999

Mabel Brucker
April 10, 1903 - July 28, 1999
Marbel BRUCKER, 96, Miller's Merry Manor,Culver, died 6:55 p.m. Wednesday at the
nursing home.
Born to Edward and Anna OVERMYER LEWIS in Monterey, she married Harold L.
BRUCKER on June 16, 1930 in Monterey. He died in 1969.
Mrs. Brucker was a retired Monterey public school teacher from Monterey Public
Schools and a member of the Indiana state and national teacher associations. She
was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality.
Survivors include one son, Larry and wife Donna BRUCKER, Fruitport, Mich.; one
daughter, Catherine and husband Daniel URBANSKI, New Carlisle; four
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister, Venis REINHOLT.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Catholic Church of Monterey, with
Rev. Dominic YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.
Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home, 104 Lakeshore Drive,
Culver. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to St. Anne's School, Monterey.

Phillip D. Waltz
Sept. 19, 1934 - July 29, 1999
Phillip D. WALTZ, 64, 1107 Monroe St., died 2:45 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn
Hospital.
Born to Robert B. and Doris ANDREWS MILLS WALTZ in Grass Creek, he married Linda
K. HEDGES on Sept. 19, 1981 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Waltz was a retired electrician, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he
was a member of Rochester Eagles, American Legion and Grace United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include five daughters and their spouses, Teresa and Larry McCORMICK,
Pleasant Grove, Utah, Tina and Phil ANDERSON, Brunswick, Maine, Michelle and
Dennis ROGERS, Monticello, and Pam PRATHAFTAKIS and Patti ZRUBEK, both of
Rochester; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward A.
WALTZ, Sr., Rochester; one sister, Barbara and husband James ROCK, Rochester;
two stepdaughters, Lois LANGDON, Muncie and Cindy BOROFF, Argos; his stepfather,
Wayne MILLS, Rochester; one stepson, Louis BOROFF, Carlisle; nine stepbrothers
and stepsisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two stepsisters and one stepbrother.
Services will be y p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Rick TAYLOR officiating. Following cremation, burial will be at sea.
Military services will be conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars Posts of Rochester following the funeral service. Friends may call
2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Heart
Association or American Lung Association.

Dorothy Edna Hunter
Dec. 19, 1914 - July 30, 1999
Dorothy Edna HUNTER, 84, Denver, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday at her home.
Born to William and Reba WORDEN SHACKELFORD in Tipton, she married Justus G.
HUNTER in Biloxi, Miss., on July 5, 1945. He preceded her in death on Jan. 17,
1970.
She served as a WAC in World War II, and was a retired press operator. She also
worked for the General Tire Corp., Wabash.
Survivors include one daughter, Cindy ADKINS, Denver; two grandchildren, Jeff
KING, Denver, Lee Ann LITTON, Denver; five great-grandchildren, Ariel KING,
Nichole STEVENS, Dakota LASHAY LITTON, Scott Michael LITTON and Nathan KING.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Daniel Brent HUNTER; three
sisters, Stella MOON, Ethel BARLEY and Marie DEARDORFF; and brothers Ora
[SHACKELFORD], James [SHACKELFORD], Leslie Fay [SHACKELFORD] and Everett
SHACKELFORD.
Military graveside services are 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Russiaville Cemetery.
Rev. Steve FLECK will officiate. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Monday at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.

George S. New
George S. NEW, 75, Palestine Lake near Claypool, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday at
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Monday, August 2, 1999

Dale Ray Gibbons
Jan. 26, 1951 - July 31, 1999
Dale Ray GIBBONS, 48, 8136 South 75 East, died 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
Born to Francis Dale and Lenora WENNERSTROM GIBBONS, he married Sandra Sue
JOHNSTON on Sept. 5, 1970 in Marshall County near Argos. She survives.
Mr. Gibbons was security man and stocker at Wal-Mart, Rochester. He was a member
of Santa Anna United Methodist Church, Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Lodge, and Fulton
County 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator.
Survivors include two daughters, Stefanie Renee and husband Jeff DILLINGHAM,
Rochester, and Stacy Raye GIBBONS, Elyria, Ohio; one grandson, Cole Riley
DILLINGHAM, Rochester; his mother, Rochester; one sister, Gale HOEFLE, South
Bend; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, one sister, Frances Ann BROWN, and one
brother

John Gordon GIBBONS.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev.
Richard DEAN officiating. Burial will be in Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery,
formerly the Poplar Grove Cemetery west of Argos. Friends may call 12-2 p.m. and
4-7 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral
home. The Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday
in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Riley Children's Hospital,
Indianapolis.

George S. New
April 21, 1924 - July 30, 1999
George S. NEW, Palestine Lake, Claypool, died 4:45 p.m. Friday at Lutheran
Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born to Paul and Marie SHANKS NEW in Hillisburg, he married Hester Anna NEW on
Oct. 27, 1946. She died April 29, 1988. He married Jane WADDLE on May 5, 1990.
She survives.
Mr. New retired from Delco-Remy in 1981 after 21 years. He was a school bus
driver in Anderson and most recently a truck driver for Eaton Farms. He was a
U.S. Navy veteran, past Master of the Alexandria Lodge 235, and attended
Innisdale United Brethren in Christ Church.
Survivors include one son, Dan S. NEW, Claypool; five stepdaughters, Alma CRIPPS,
Bourbon, Laura NORTON and Ginger MOORE, Claypool, Robin FOREMAN, Warsaw, Callie
BEETER Pierceton; three stepsons, Randy WADDLE, Mentone, Scott WADDLE, Pierceton
and Phillip WADDLE, Warsaw; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Clyde NEW, Alexandria, and Glennis NEW, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by one stepbrother, Tom RIDDLE.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Marvin
LOWMAN officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw with graveside
military rites conducted by the American Legion Post 49. Friends may call 4-8
p.m. tonight at the funeral home where the Masonic Lodge service will be at 7:30
p.m. Memorials may be made to Riley Hospital, Indianapolis.

Betty J. Seiler
Dec. 22, 1925 - July 31, 1999
Betty J. SEILER, 73, 1918 Boulevard St., died 4:30 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Carl and Marie HUTCHINSON BRITTAIN in Peru, she married Toby SEILER, Jr.
on Dec. 24, 1943. She was a teacher's aid at Elmwood Elementary School, Peru, a
member of First Christian Church, Rochester, and Psi Iota Xi Sorority.
Survivors include two daughters, Sindy and husband David ZIRKLE, Bloomfield, and
Joanie and Jeff SACKETT, Lewisville, Texas; three sons, Kenneth and wife Carolyn
SEILER, Peru, Jay and wife Mary Ann SEILER, Kokomo, and Toby J. and wife
Christina SEILER, Rochester; one sister Pauline and husband Paul PRIBLE,
Rochester; 11 [sic] grandchildren, Jerry [SEILER], Jonathon [SEILER], Catherine
[SEILER] and Alison SEILER, Janette ADAMS, Bradley [ZIRKLE] and Amy ZIRKLE,
Timothy SOMMERS, Elizabeth CAITLIN and Merris SACKETT.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Jeanne Anne
SEILER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main,
Peru, with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery,
Peru. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made through
the funeral home to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Harold Crowel
Nov. 26, 1908 - July 31, 1999
Harold CROWEL, Scotts, Mich., diedSaturday in Portage, Mich.
Born to Joseph and Myrtle Belle HISEY CROWEL in Miami County, he married Mary
KING on June 16, 1931 in Miami County. She preceded him in death.
Mr. Crowel was a dairy farmer. He graduated from Deedsville High School as a
basketball star in 1926. He worked at Wedel's Garden Center, Vicksburg, for 18
years and served on the school board in his community. He enjoyed gardening,
fishing and watching the Chicago White Sox, Notre Dame, and Indiana University
Basketball and was an official for high school basketball games. He and his wife
were involved in the famous Akron Jonah Club. He was a Sunday School teacher and
superintendent at the Methodist church near Gilead.
Survivors include three daughters, Muriel and husband Jack VOGT, East Chicago,
Janet and husband Darrel GRAFFIS, and Pat and husband Robert FELTON, all of
Scotts; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren
Funeral Homes, Vicksburg Chapel. Interment will follow in Mount Ever Rest
Cemetery.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to
the youth fund at Lakeland Reformed Church.

Tuesday, August 3, 1999

Mildred L. Goodman
May 8, 1903 - July 28, 1999
Former Mentone resident Mildred L. GOODMAN, 96, died 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville, Pa.
Born to Rudy and Ida ROGERS BYBEE in Denver, Colo., she married Chauncey W.
GOODMAN on Dec. 26, 1929. He died in November 1951.
Mrs. Goodman was a teacher, a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church,
Mentone.
Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn and husband Bruce MILLER, Homestead,
Fla, and Nancy and husband Dr. Russell EBERSOLE, Shamong, N.J.; 18
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley WOLF, two sons, Roger
[GOODMAN] and William Edward GOODMAN, and one sister, Elma ZENT.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Mentone, with Rev. Joe
OLSON officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call one
hour prior to the service at the church.

Roy H. Shoemaker
Feb. 21, 1910 - Aug. 2, 1999
Roy Herbert SHOEMAKER, 89, Argos, died 12:17 p.m. Monday at Pilgrim Manor
Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born to Clifford and Nettie CHAPMAN SHOEMAKER in Kosciusko County, he married
Hazel Irene SNYDER on Nov. 14, 1931 in Plymouth. She died July 4, 1990.
Mr. Shoemaker was a farmer and a member of First Baptist Church, Mentone.
Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn and husband Charles WINTER, Sunnyside,
Wash.; five sons and their spounses, Gerald and Doris [SHOEMAKER] and George and
Carol SHOEMAKER, all of Argos, Harold and Sandra SHOEMAKER, Uniontown, Pa.,
Russell and Launa SHOEMAKER, Midland City, Ala., and Stephen and Shirley
SHOEMAKER, Booneville; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter, one brother, Carl SHOEMAKER, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Fern SWIHART, and six
brothers, Lee [SHOEMAKER], Raymond [SHOEMAKER], Claude [SHOEMAKER], Howard
[SHOEMAKER], Donald [SHOEMAKER] and Ralph [SHOEMAKER].
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial will be in
Walnut Brethren Cemetery, southeast of Argos. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday
or an hour before services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made
to the Alzheimers Association.

Wednesday, August 4, 1999

Benjamin Cannon
A Gary Man drowned Saturday night in King's Lake, Delong.
Benjamin CANNON, 48, Gary, and his son-in-law, James F. HURT, Jr., 34, Gary,
were on King's Lake when the overloaded boat started to take in water and
capsized.
Hurt was able to make it to shore using a gas can as a floating device. Cannon,
who was unable to swim, drowned dspite rescue efforts by Delong resident Orlando
HUNTER.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Department received the call of accidental death at
6:05 p.m. There were no flotation devices on the boat.
Also assisting at the scene was the Department of Natural Resources,
Aubbeenaubbee Township Fire Department, Kewanna and Rochester EMS units.

Argus Hood
Word has been received that Argus HOOD, 80, Mt. Hermon, Ky., died July 24.
He was the husband of Marjorie HOOD and the father of Dottie KISTLER, wife of
Sock KISTLER, formerly of Rochester.

Helen A. Working
Dec. 1, 1916 - Aug. 1, 1999
Helen Arlene WORKING, 82, 300 E. Fourth St., Apt. 2C, died 10:51 p.m. Sunday at
Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born to Deo H. and Anna TACOMA FOUTS in Denver, she married Kenneth Lawrence WORKING on Feb. 20, 1935 in Fort Wayne. He died Oct. 19, 1997.
Mrs. Working was a homemaker. She was a member of Deedsville United Methodist
Church, the D.Doers Home Extension Club, and a 50-year member of Macy Chapter
Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include one daughter, Marcia Ann FOX, Macy; one
son, Lawrence Deo WORKING, Moyock, N.C.; four grandsons; four
great-grandchildren; one step-treat-granddaughter; one sister, Doris I. AUTH,
Kokomo.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Herbert E. FOUTS.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Deedsville United Methodist Church with Rev.
Rick STONE officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends
may call 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 2-8 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Junction
of U.S. 31 and Indiana 16, Denver.

Lawrence E. Camp
Oct. 20, 1943 - Aug 3, 1999
Lawrence E. CAMP, 55, 529 1/2 E. 11th St., formerly of Fletcher's Lake and
Logansport, died 10:45 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
He was born to Donald H. and Florence SLAUGH CAMP in Logansport.
Mr. Camp worked at NAPA Auto Parts, Rochester. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam
veteran.
Survivors include three daughters, Kim [[CAMP], South Carolina, Carolyn [CAMP],
Colorado, and Becky [CAMP], Alabama; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Carolyn
HUFFMAN, Newcomerstown, Ohio, Rita SUTTON, Fulton, and Patricia ROZZIE,
Logansport; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George CAMP.
Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Fulton Cemetery with Brother Jack
LANSFORD Jr. officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Fulton County
Mental Health Association. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Thursday, August 5, 1999

Edward L. Stout
April 18, 1920 - Aug. 3, 1999
Edward L. STOUT, 79, Peru, died 4:40 p.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital,
Indianapolis.
Born to Earl A. and Grace STOUT in Magnolia, Ark., he married Helen M. CURTIS in
1945. She survives.
Mr. Stout retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel with a Silve
Star after 23 years of service. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church,
Maennerchor, Moose Lodge, Elks, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles and Knights of
Columbus, all in Peru.
Survivors include one daughter, Martha STOUT KIRBA, Russiaville; one son, Col.
Edward L. STOUT, Indianapolis; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two
step-great-grandchildren.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church, Peru, with Rev.
Philip HALING officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, with a
Military Committal service by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Friday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third
St., Peru. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Hope Lodge,
Indianapolis or St. Charles Catholic Church.

Friday, August 6, 1999

Lester W. Meredith
Sept. 22, 1923 - Aug. 4, 1999
Lester Welch MEREDITH, 75, Plymouth, formerly of Akron, died 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.
Born to Samuel Welch and Nanny MEREDITH in Advance, he married Charlotte FARLEY.
He later married Mildred FOULKE in October, 1990. She survives at Wabash
Healthcare Center.
Mr. Meredith was a factory production worker in the automotive industry and for
a milk delivery service.
Survivors include five sons, Anthony R. [MEREDITH], Thomas S. [MEREDITH], Terry
D. [MEREDITH] and Patrick K. MEREDITH, all of Wabash, and Chris A. MEREDITH,
Marietta; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Helen WOOD,
Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Melinda L. MEREDITH, and
one brother, Charles MEREDITH.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral
Home, 1100 N. Michigan, Plymouth. Burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery,
South Whitley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral
home.

Reba Isley
Oct. 8, 1911 - Aug. 7, 1999
Reba ISLEY, 87, Akron, died 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center, South Bend.
Born to Olin and Goldie EMMONS WAGONER near Talma, she married Doyle CLEMANS on
July 17, 1929 in Young America. He died Jan. 19, 1940. She later married Noble
ISLEY on Dec. 5, 1942 in Rochester. He died June 20, 1989.
Mrs. Isley worked at Topps Manufacturing for 12 years. She later worked for
Miller's Nursing Home and Canterbury Manor Nursing Home until she retired. She
was a member of the Talma Christian Church and a past member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars Women's Auxiliary.
Survivors include eight daughters, Nancy HOFFMAN, Rochester, Mary and husband
Sidney SIVITS and Sue and husband John MILLER, all of Peru, Norma and husband
Delbert BOLEN and Cindy POAGE, all of Claypool, Barbara REESE, Bourbon, Juanita
UTTER, Argos, Loretta MILLER, Lakeville, Mass.; four sons, Carlton and wife
Marcele CLEMANS, Lancaster, Calif., Larry and wife Edith ISLEY, Logansport,
Kenneth and wife Glinda ISLEY, Mentone, and Max and wife Eileen ISLEY, Akron; 50
grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Billy Dale ISLEY in 1978, four
grandchildren and one sister, Trella KENNEDY.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.
Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Tuesday or one hour
prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Kenneth E. Jones
Jan. 4, 1938 - Aug. 6, 1999
Kenneth E. JONES, 61, Quincy, Mich., died 9:30 a.m. Friday at Borgess Hospital,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Born to Raymond and Arvada BARNES JONES in Rochester, he married Janice SEABOLT
FISHER on July 10, 1987 in Toledo, Ohio. She survives in Quincy, Mich.
Mr. Jones was a supervisor at Armour-Swift-Eckrich, Quincy, Mich., and most
recently retired from Perfection Bakery, Coldwater, Mich.
He graduated from Akron High School in 1956 where he played basketball.
Survivors include his mother, Akron; one son, Rick and wife Teri JONES, North
Port, Fla.; one daughter, Kathy and husband Rick LOWER, Mackinaw City, Mich.;
three stepsons, Douglas and wife Joanie MORGAN, Ossco, Mich., Trevor MORGAN,
Pontiac, Mich., and Brandon FISHER, Quincy, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; four
brothers, Jim and wife TheoAnn JONES, Rensselaer, Jack and wife Chris JONES,
Fort Wayne, Ronald and wife Mary JONES, Bremen, and Donald and wife Dora JONES,
Akron.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Stevan
HAIFLICH officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery.
Friends called 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospitality House of Kalamazoo Hospitals.

Tuesday, August 10, 1999

Barbara Ralstin
Nov. 17, 1926 - June 18, 1999
A memorial service for Barbara RALSTIN, who died June 18 in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Methodist Church with Rev. Rick
TAYLOR officiating.

Leroy F. Ammerman
Aug. 3, 1984 - Aug. 8, 1999
Leroy F. AMMERMAN, 15, Peru, died 7 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Memorial Hospital,
Peru.
Born to Fred E. Jr. and Juel A. MONGOSA AMMERMAN in Peru, he was an eighth grade
student at North Miami School.
A member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Peru, he enjoyed fishing, camping, deer
hunting, turtle trapping and boating and was a member of the youth teen bowling
league. He participated in the Miami County Demolition Derby and won his heat.
Survivors include his parents, Peru; two sisters, Shawna A. AMMERMAN, Roann, and
Lisa G. AMMERMAN, Peru; maternal grandparents, Lyman and Juel MONGOSA, Denver;
paternal grandparents, Fred Sr. and Sue AMMERMAN, Denver; three nephews and one
niece; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Philip KRUPSKI officiating. Burial will be Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may
call 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 @. Third St.,
Peru. Memorials may be made to Riley Children's Hospital through the funeral
Home.

Robert M. Winterrowd
Feb. 4, 1920 - Aug. 9, 1999
Robert Max WINTERROWD, 79, Plymouth, formerly of Rochester, died 1:20 a.m.
Monday at St. Joseph's Medical Center, South Bend.
Born in Tippecanoe to J.S. and Nellie MAZE WINTERROWD, he married Hulda Ruth
KELLY on Feb. 9, 1957 in Athens. She survives.
Mr. Winterrowd worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant during World War II and
at Rochester Metal Products for 28 years until he retired in 1985. He enjoyed
all spectator sports and was a Chicago Cubs fan for over 60 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Darlene E. WINTERROWD, Plymouth; three sons,
Dennis A. [WINTERROWD], South Bend, Michael L. and wife Vicky [WINTERROWD],
Lakeville, and David M. and wife Janet [WINTERROWD], Mishawaka; one
step-daughter, Carol J. and husband, David JENSEN, Plymouth; two stepsons, John
D. and wife Karen ODEN, Plymouth, and Edward L. and wife Linda HARTMANN,
Altamonte Springs, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister,
Wauneta ELLIOTT, Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Roberta M.
WINTERROWD in 1957, two brothers, George [WINTERROWD] and Wayne WINTERROWD, and
three sisters, Alta BEST, Alma FANNING and Delta SCHROME.
There will be no public visitation. Family and friends are invited to a
graveside service at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, with Rev.
Junior BOSE of Rochester First Baptist Church officiating. Memorials may be made
to the American Cancer Society. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in
charge of arrangements.

Loren D. Gross
Aug. 7, 1932 - Aug. 10, 1999
Loren D. GROSS, 67, Etna Green, died 4:16 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Howard and Oca Ola ROMINE GROSS in Kosciusko County, he married Patricia
R. HUDSON on Oct 7, 1962. She survives in Etna Green.
Mr. Gross was a gas serviceman for NIPSCO for 35 years. He was a U.S. Army
veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the American Legion Post 49, Warsaw,
and the Mentone United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Gary and wife Denise GROSS, Etna Green; one brother,
Richard GROSS, Mentone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Howard [GROSS], and one
sister, Catherine [GROSS].
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Jack
THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
American Lung Association, 319 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601.

Richard L. Teel
May 7, 1931 - Aug. 10, 1999
Richard Lee TEEL, 68, Sun City Center, Fla., died 5:55 a.m. Tuesday at South Bay
Hospital, Sun City Center, Fla.
Born to Melvin and Martha TOWNSEND TEEL in Peru, he married Grace Louella MILLER
on Aug. 6, 1950 in Roann. She survives in Sun City Center, Fla.
Mr. Teel worked as a loan officer until his retirement in 1989. He was a member
of the Elks Lodge, Peru, and the Oak Grove Church of God, Tampa, Fla.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Edwin [TEEL], Jacksonville, Fla., James
Robert [TEEL], Tampa, Fla., and John Lee [TEEL], Ocala, Fla.; one brother, Jerry
TEEL, New Orleans, La.; four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, Roann. A
private burial will be at a later date. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at the
chapel. Memorials may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad, Sun City
Center, Fla.

Thursday, August 12, 1999

Herbert L. Crabb
Nov. 10, 1920 - Aug. 11, 1999
Herbert L. CRABB, 78 Culver, died 2:25 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Regional
Medical Center, South Bend.
Born to George and Effa EDWARDS CRABB, he married Evelyn May WYSONG on Feb. 23,
1947 in Rochester. She survives at home.
Mr. Crabb was a mechanic and machinist for Bendix Corporation, South Bend
retiring in 1986. He was a member of United Auto Workers Union Local 9, South
Bend and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Donnabelle and husband Lester STATLER,
Valparaiso, and Diana CRABB, West Dundee, Ill.; three sons, David L. and wife
Susan CRABB and Dale I. CRABB, all of Culver, and Donald A. CRABB, Osceola; four
grandchildren; one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Dorothy SEDAN and Nancy
JOHNSTON, and four brothers, Cecil [CRABB], Stephan [CRABB], Nelson [CRABB] and
James Francis CRABB.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Arbos, with Rev. Rob MACE
officiating. Burial and graveside Military Rites will be conducted by the
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars at Washington Cemetery, Culver.
Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or one
hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to
First Baptist Church, Argos.

Adran Cole
Dec. 18, 1934 - Aug. 11, 1999
Adran COLE, 64, Lake Alfred, Fla., died Wednesday at his residence.
Born to Lewis and Cynthia COLE in Bushcreek, Ky., he married Garnetta SPARKS.
She survives.
Mr. Cole was a supervisor for Wal-Mart in Haines City, Fla. for 12 years. He was
a member of the Lake Alfred Church of God.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue KING, Elkhart, and Jeannine DIMALINE, San
Antonio, Texas; one son, Johnny COLE, Avon Park, Fla.; five brothers, Raymond
COLE, Hazard, Ky., Aaron COLE, Harvest, Ala., Owen COLE, Lake Wales, Fla., Bill
COLE, Waterville, Mich., and Belve COLE, Wabash; two sisters, Evelyn TURNER,
Lexington, Ky., Mary FELTHOFF, Rochester; seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Rosie HOOKS.
Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God,
Silver Lake, with Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be in Athens
Cemetery. Friends may call 11 a.m. to the time of service on Saturday at the
church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Life Path Hospice,
Tampa, Fla. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

Maxine C. Verrier
Oct. 12, 1917 - Aug. 12, 1999
Maxine C. VERRIER, 81, Logansport, formerly of Tucson, Ariz., died 3:15 p.m.
Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Born to Albert and Belle RESSLER COX in Fulton County, she married Charles
VERRIER. He died in March 1998.
Mrs. Verrier managed the Red Coach Restaurant in Peru and had been employed at
the Peru Elks. During World War II she owned and operated Maxine's Steak House
in Logansport.
Survivors include one brother, Ted COX, Akron, two sisters, Monell KLOTZ,
Logansport, and Jeannie JONES, Rochester; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Octava PAUL.
A memorial service will be held in Tucson, Ariz. at a later date. Burial will be
in Tucson. Memorials may be made to All Saints Catholic School, 111 E. Market
St., Logansport, IN 46947. Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, is in charge of
arrangements.

Saturday, August 14, 1999

Merritt Whybrew
April 2, 1928 - Aug. 13, 1999
Merritt Leon WHYBREW, Peru, 71, died at 4:42 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Fulton County to James O. and Mable S. FENTOR WHYBREW, he married
Catherine "Kitty" SOMMERS WHYBREW on May 18, 1951. She survives.
Whybrew was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bunker Hill, and he was a
4-H leader in Miami County for 30 years. He was the Miami County Swine
Superintendent for 14 years. He was a former oil driver from Farm Bureau Co-op.
He worked for 28 years with the Miami-Cass County REMC, and he worked at Big R
for five years.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Richard WHYBREW, Peru, Scott WHYBREW,
Ortonville, Mich.; three daughters, Cynthia LORENZ, Peru, Ruth Ellen WINKLER,
Peru, Tania DeHAVEN, Peru; three sisters, Doris STANLEY, Converse, Juanita LAKE,
Rochester, Suzie WYLIE, Terre Haute; one brother, Frank WHYBREW, Peru; one
brother-in-law, James MOFFITT, kokomo; one sister-in-law, Louise WHYBREW, bunker
hill; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His parents, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Allen Funeral Home, Bunker Hill. Rev. Bill
SHEWMAN and Rev. Charles LAYNE will officiate. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Ever-Rest Memorial Park
Cemetery, Cass County. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association.

Margaret F. Mullins
Sept. 9, 1926 - Aug. 14, 1999
Margaret Frances "Peggy" MULLINS, 72, Miller's Merry Manor Nursing
Home, Plymouth, formerly of Rochester, died 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born to Everett and Edith WINKLER LINDLEY in Rochester, she lived in Plymouth
about four years, moving there from Rochester.
Mrs. Mullins was a homemaker and attended Liberty Baptist Church, Rochester, and
Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy and husband Darrell ROBERTS, Etna Green,
and Joyce and husband Harold WRIGHT, Argos; one son, Jerry and wife Nancy
MULLINS, Weatherford, Texas; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Eleanor CASTLEMAN, Rochester, and Mary Jane HINKLE, Athens, Tenn.; two
brothers, Russell and wife Evelyn WILLIAMS, Walhalla, Mich., and Franklin and
wife Nancy LINDLEY, Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edward [LINDLEY].
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Church Jesus Christ, Argos, with Rev. Lloyd
HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.
Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. Memorials
may be made to American Heart Association.

Ellen L. Caplette
June 15, 1928 - Aug. 13, 1999
Ellen L. JOHNSON CAPLETTE, Southbridge, Mass., died 5 a.m. Friday at Harrington
Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, Mass.
Borri to Alfred D. and Muriel SHOEMAKER JOHNSON Sr. in Logansport, she married
Vincent A. CAPLETTE on April 5. 1948 in Southbridge. He died Jan. 14, 1968.
Mrs. Caplette was retired from New England Telephone Company and was a member of
Notre Dame Catholic Church of Southbridge.
Survivors include one daughter, Suzanna CHAMPEAU, Oceano, Calif.; one son,
Michael V. CAPLETTE, Sturbridge, Mass.; four grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; one sister, Kathern and husband Lester FEECE, Argos; one
brother, Alfred D. "Buck" JOHNSON Jr., Lincoln, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Jean STUCKEY on July 19,
1999 and one brother, James M. JOHNSON, Jan. 8, 1995.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home,
Rochester with Rev. Leo HAIGERTY officiating. Graveside services and burial will
follow in Fulton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.

Josephine M. Nowak
Nov. 17, 1922 -Aug. 15, 1999
Josephine Mary NOWAK, 76, Winamae, died 11:49 a.m. Sunday at 2296 Sycamore
Drive, her daughter's home.
Born to Joseph Stanley and Mary Agnus LISA KOPYSTECKI in Phoenix, Ill., she
married William John NOWAK on Oct. 28, 1939 in Winamac. He survives.
Mrs. Nowak was a retired seamstress.
Survivors include two sons, Robert John and wife Dixie, NOWAK, Winamac, and
William John Jr. and wife Pat NOWAK, Hoffman Estates, Ill.: one daughter, Mary
Ann and husband Steve HOYT, Rochester; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rose BLANK, Orland Park, Ill., and Stella
KAMINSKI, Winamac.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church,
Winamac, with Rev. Mark MAZZA officiating. Burial will be in St. Peters
Cemetery, Winamac. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday with a 7 p.m. Rosary
service at O'Donnell Funeral Home, Winamac. Memorials may be made to American
Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Mamie E. Winstead
May 25, 1913 - Aug. 14, 1999
Mamie E. WINSTEAD, 86, 719 E. 14th St., died 2:55 p.m. Saturday at her
residence.
Born to Charles and Lula BAUGHER THORNBURG in Valentine, she married Robert L.
WINSTEAD on Dec. 24, 1935. He died Jan. 1, 1973.
Mrs. Winstead was a retired factory worker at Polygon, Walkerton. She was a
member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Walkerton.
Survivors include one daughter, Tammy CHRISTLIEB, Somerset, Ky., one son,
Robert [WINSTEAD], Rochester, three sisters, Gladys KILLIAN, North Liberty, Mae
DIPERT, Walkerton, and Nelta DIPERT, Plymouth; seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Helen SWART.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel with
Rev. Ronald HUMPHREY officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, North
Liberty. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Tuesday or from 9 a.m. to the time of
services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope
Hospice, Rochester.

Leon L. Hinkle
Dec. 3, 1921 - Aug. 13, 1999
Leon. L. HINKLE, 77, Marion, died Friday at Bradner Village Health Care Center.
Born to Howard K. and Thurza HAMP HINKLE in Cass County, he married his wife
Maridean [HINKLE]. She survives.
Mr. Hinkle worked as a purchasing agent at Dana Corporation, Marion, for 35
years retiring in 1987. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of
Masonic Lodge 737, T'he Crusaders Class, and a member and deacon of the First
Christian Disciples of Christ Church, Marion. He enjoyed working with wood
building his own home and remodeling and repairing, several homes in Marion.
Survivors include one son, Stanley and wife Barbara HINKLE Greenwood; three
daughters, Marlene and husband Lawrence LUX, Carmel, Nancy HINKLE and Carol and
husband Robert STIMAC, all of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces
and nephews.
Services were 11 a.m. today at First Christian Disciples of Christ Church, with
Rev. Jeff SMITH officiating. Burial followed in Grant Memorial Park, Marion. In
lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House and First
Christian Church Building Fund.

Arlon R. Ault
Nov. 27, 1933 - Aug. 13, 1999
Arlon R. AULT, 65, Tippecanoe, died 5:25 p.m. Friday at Community Hospital of
Bremen.
Born to Ralph and Ruth WRIGHT AULT in South Whitley, he married Beverly BERON on
May 1, 1965 in Plymouth. She survives.
Mr. Ault was a past employee of Akron Concrete Products, Inc., Akron. He was a
member of Tippecanoe Community Church and served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include three sisters, Ethel WROCKLAGE, Convoy, Ohio, Alice and
husband Bernard DILLARD, Wabash, and Nancy STILES, Mentone, one brother, Calvin
and wife Mae RINGLE, Rochester; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Tony [AULT], in 1989, four sisters, Jean
ZARTMAN, Kate BROFFORD, Mildred BRADLEY and Virginia EADS.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tippecanoe Community Church with Rev. Kenneth
TODD and Rev. Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in Culver Masonic
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or
one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to
Tippecanoe Community Church or the Gideons International.

Florence M. Cunningham
March 27, 1905 - Aug. 12, 1999
Florence M. CUNNINGHAM, 94, Grass Creek, died 1:10 p.m. Thursday at Carondelet
Manor Nursing Home, Kansas City, Mo.
Born to Matthew E. and Ida Mae HIZER JONES in Grass Creek, she married Everett
CUNNINGHAM in 1927 in Grass Creek. He died Dec. 21, 1966.
Mrs. Cunningham was, an elementary school teacher, retiring after teaching for
38 years. She taught at Fletcher's Lake, Grass Creek and Caston schools. She was
a member of the United Methodist Church, Grass Creek, and Delta Kappa Gamma
sorority. She graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1923 and attended
Indiana Central College, Manchester College, and Ball State University receiving
her masters degree in 1962.
Survivors include two sons, James E. CUNNINGHAM, Kansas City, Mo., and John
Robert CUNNINGHAM, Grass Creek; one daughter, Julia MOORE, Albuquerque, NM; five
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services are 1:30 p.m. today at Grass Creek United Methodist Church. Burial will
be in Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service today
at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.

Annetta M. Besse
May 18, 1926 - Aug. 16, 1999
Annetta M. BESSE, 73, Logansport, died 12:54 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital,
Kokomo.
Born to Chester D. and Violet G. NUTT SMITH in Kewanna, she married David Eugene
BESSE on Nov. 20, 1947 at St. Ann's Church, Kewanna. He survives.
Mrs. Besse was a beauty operator. She worked for Chamberlain Products in Akron
for over 20 years. She was a member of the 4-H Homemakers Club and Veterans of
Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 1121 and enjyed raising cockatiels and crocheting.
Survivors include two daughters, Debbie D. and husband Roy McGEE, Kewanna, and
Claudia WINEGARDNER, Logansport; one son, David D. BESSE, Kewanna; four
granddaughters, Christina HICKMAN, Jane E. KLIMES and Anna WINEGARDNER,
Logansport, and Felicia BESSE, Rochester; two grandsons, Roy A. McGEE, Kewanna,
and Jeremiah BESSE, New York; one step-granddaughter, Miriam WINEGARDNER,
Pulaski; two great-grandchildren, Derek Scott KLIMES and Makenzie HICKMAN,
Logansport; two step-great-grandchildren, Patricia [WINEGARDNER] and Jacob
WINEGARDNER, Pulaski.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth D. SMITH, one son-in-law,
Samuel Allen WINEGARDNER, and one grandson-in-law, Jason Lee KLIMES.
Private services will be at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport. Memorials may be
made to David E. Besse family.

Thelma E. Thomas
May 8, 1917 - August 16, 1999
Thelma E. DUDLEY THOMAS, 82, Plymouth, died at 9 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph's
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus.
Born to Arthur and Lillie TRUEX WOOLLEY, in Logansport, she married Charles
Edward DUDLEY on Sept. 13, 1936 in Niles, Mich. He died May 12, 1975. She later
married Gerald J. THOMAS on April 14, 1979 in Plymouth. He survives.
Mrs. Thomas was a partner in a dress shop in California. In Plymouth she worked
at the Boston Store, Montgomery Wards, Essex Wire and at the snack bar at
Plymouth Wal-Mart. She attended school in Logansport. She enjoyed sewing crafts
and cake decorating and was a member of Plymouth Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Janet and husband Cecil DAVENPORT, Bourbon;
three stepsons and their spouses, Ron and Pam THOMAS, James P. and Margaret
THOMAS, all of Plymouth and James and Barb DUDLEY, Grand Junction, Mich.; three
granddaughters, Debra WILSON and Joy DONAHUE, LaPaz, and Gaylene and husband
Jeff PARKS, Plymouth; one step-granddaughter, Rhonda and husband Chris FRANK,
Muncie; two step-grandsons, Aaron Stephen THOMAS and Michael Linn THOMAS, both
of Plymouth; several great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four
sisters, Alma WATKINS, caregiver, Lafayette, Helen and husband Carl SWANSON,
Rochester, Irma WIGER, Culver, and Delorus ROWLAND, West Lafayette; five
brothers and their spouses, Walter and Dorothy WOOLLEY, Plymouth, Delbert and
Cleo WOOLLEY and Kenneth WOOLLEY, all of California, Willard and Mary WOOLLEY,
Florida, Donald and Alma WOOLLEY, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant great-granddaughter, Amy
GOODRICH, a sister, Hazel WOOLLEY, and a brother, Robert WOOLLEY.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Plymouth Wesleyan Church with Rev. Robert
VARDAMAN, pastor of Plymouth Wesleyan Church, and Rev. Paul LODER, pastor of
Faith Baptist Church, Plymouth, officiating. Interment will be in New Oakhill
Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the Johnson-Danielson
Funeral Home, 11 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, and one hour prior to services at
the church. Memorials may be made to Wesleyan Church, Faith Baptist Church or
Marshall County Hospice

Thursday, August 19, 1999

Tim J. Robertson
June 21, 1947 - Aug. 17, 1999
Tim J. ROBERTSON, 52, Bourbon, formerly of Rochester, died at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday
at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born to Robert S. and Betty Ann MEADER ROBERTSON in Rawlins, Wylo., he married
Sharon K. HOLLOWAY on May 25, 1969, in Rochester.
Mr. Robertson was an employee of Fairmont Homes, Nappanee. He served with the
U.S. Army and was a member of Bourbon American Legion.
Survivors include one son, Timothy A. ROBERTSON, Bourbon, his mother, Rochester;
one sister, Rebecca A. PARTRIDGE, Springfield, Ill.; two nieces, Jill and
husband Christopher HEIDORF, Bartlett, Tenn., and Amanda PARTRIDGE, Laguna
Niguel, Calif.
He was preceded in death by one nephew, Brian PARTRIDGE.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Robert CRYTZER officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

B. Bertha White
April 27, 1909 - Aug. 21, 1999
B. Bertha WHITE, 90, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of
Akron, died 12:40 a.m. Saturday at the community.
Born in Illinois to Everett and Bauken SLOTER OVERLANDER, she married Claude L.
WHITE on Feb. 3, 1947 in North Manchester. He died Jan. 24, 1990.
Mrs. White was a homemaker and a member of Akron Church of God, Goldeniers of
the church and the Missionary Society.
Survivors include one brother, Jake OVERLANDER, Rochester; several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude HARMS and Hattie BETTEN, and
five brothers, Hiram [OVERLANDER], John [OVERLANDER], Edward [OVERLANDER], Martin
[OVERLANDER] and Theodore OVERLANDER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Terry
McGARRITY officiating. Burial will be in Nichols Cemetery, Akron. Friends may
call 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bobby D. Hurley
Bobby D. HURLEY, 57, Tippecanoe, died 3:45 a.m. Sunday as a result of an
automobile accident on Sunday.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Harold E. Arick
Nov. 21, 1918 - Aug. 20, 1999
Harold E. ARICK, 80, North Liberty, died 3 p.m. Friday inSt. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, South Bend.
Born in Ashton, Idaho to Clifton and Carrie PENCE ARICK, he married B. Margaret
LONGSTRETH on July 5, 1941. She died Aug. 9, 1994.
Mr. Arick retired from United Beverage Company after 35 years of service. A
member of LydickUnited Methodist Church, he was in the choir and served on many
committees in the church. He was an usher at the University of Notre Dame
Basketball Arena for 10 years, and was a member of Lydick Lions Club. He served
during World War II in Army Company M 152 Infantry Division and wasa awarded the
Purple Heart for wounds received in action.
Survivors include three daughters, sandy and husband Gordon PETERSON, Diana
MAYLE and Pamela and husband James GROMSKI, South Bend; one son, William and
wife Jan ARICK, Columbia City; 11 grandchildren and spouses, Jeff and Susan
PETERSON, Kevin [PETERSON], Shelley [PETERSON] and Shawn PETERSON, Doug and
Melody MAYLE, Deborah and John WATKINS, Matthew and Jenny ARICK, Christopher
ARICK, Jennifer STEELE, Jason [GROMSKI] and Mark GROMSKI; four
great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Anthony,Chelsie and Danyell; one sister,
Marjorie RICH, Argos.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Dorothy KECK, Fay ARICK,
Mildred GRIM, Ruth BROWN and a brother Donald ARICK.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lydick United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevin
BUCKLEY officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Maple Grove
Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday in Welsheimer Funeral Home,
521 N. William St., South Bend. Memorials may be made to Lydick United Methodist
Church or Lydick Lions Club.

Kenneth R. Schnitz Sr.
Nov. 3, 1931 - Aug 28, 1999
Kenneth R. SCHNITZ Sr., 68, Huntington, formerly of Rochester, died 9:05 p.m.
Saturday at Veterans Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born in Huntington to Clifford and Augusta SANDS SCHNITZ. They preceded
him in death.
Mr. Schnitz was an auto service man and worked at the former Enyarts Auto Sales
and Enyarts True Value of Rochester. A U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he
was Post Commander of Chapter 692 Order of the Purple Heart for two years. He
was a past member of Rochester and Huntington Eagles Lodges, Huntington American
Legion Post 85 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2689.
Survivors include six sons, Kenneth [SCHNITZ], Jr., Pendleton, Rodney [SCHNITZ]
and Michael [SCHNITZ], Anaheim, Calif., Tim [SCHNITZ] and Mike [SCHNITZ],
Arlington, Texas, and David [SCHNITZ], Dolton, Ga.; two daughters, Tina Von
TOTHA, Anaheim, Calif., and Teresa SCHNITZ, Arlington, Texas; one brother,
Richard SCHNITZ, Huntington; one sister, Maxine MYERS, Bowling Green, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kimberly [SCHNITZ] and Augusta
SCHNITZ, two half-brothers, two brothers and three sisters.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Huntington
Chapel, 338 E. Washington, Huntington, with Chaplin Syd PORIS officiating.
Burial will be in Veteran National Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 10 a.m. to
the hour of services on Wednesday at the chapel. Military services by VFW Post
2689 will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorials may be made
to the Schnitz Family through the funeral home.

Bertha A. Johnson
Feb 17, 1923 - Aug 23, 1999
Bertha A. McGOWEN JOHNSON, 76, 6312 East 775 North, died 8 p.m. Monday at Life
Care Center of Rochester.
Born near Talma to Thomas Melbern and Pearl May PFUND McGOWEN, she married Lewis
E. JOHNSON on Aug. 9, 1943 in Rochester. He died Nov. 11, 1984.
Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker, a local beautician and assisted her husband in the
operation of the family farm near Talma. She was a member of Talma United
Methodist Churcy, the Fulton County Extension Homemakers since 1954, won the
"Jane Award" in 1989, and was a member of the Talma United Methodist
Women.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara E. and husband Williem BINKLEY,
Plymouth; two sons, James L. JOHNSON, Arizona, and Stanley H. and wife Carolyn
JOHNSON, Rochester; six grandchildren, Nate JOHNSON, Nicole becker, Austin
[JOHNSON] and Adam JOHNSON, and Ashley [BINKLEY] and Angela BINKLEY; one
great-grandson, Cody BECKER; one sister, Tressa EILER, Frankfort; one brother,
Merle and wife Betty McGOWEN, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Ignota VANDERGRIFT, three
brothers, Kenneth [McGOWEN] in infancy, John [McGOWEN] and Howard McGOWEN.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in Hamlett Cemetery near Talma.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Talma United Methodist Church.

Wednesday, August 25, 1999

Robert A. Wentzel
July 27, 1918 - Aug. 11, 1999
Robert A. WENTZEL, 81, Sierra Vista, Ariz., formerly of Leiters Ford/Monterey
area, died 6 a.m. Aug. 11.
He was born to Charles and Mabel WENTZEL and married Marjorie BURTON. She
survives.
Survivors include one sister, Marjorie CARTER, Culver, and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Orville [WENTZEL] and
Donald [WENTZEL].
Cremation took place. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bruce Lake
Cemetery.

Thursday, August 26, 1999

Ethel M. Fry
March 10, 1908 - Aug. , 1999
Ethel Marie FRY, 91, formerly of South Bend, died 1:05 a.m.Wednesday at Golden
Place, St. Joseph, Mich.
Born in Middlebury to Axel and Hilda JOHNSON HEKTOR, she married Alton FRY on
Aug. 25, 1929 in Kewanna. He died July 3, 1991.
Mrs. Fry retired in 1973 as a seamstress from H.D. Lee, South Bend, after 25
years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Granger.
Survivors include one daughter, Mariethel and husband Anthony TENERELLI, Benton
Harbor, Mich; one son, Alton Gene FRY, Dixon, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Lisa and
husband Buck SMITH; one great-grandson, Carter Anthony SMITH.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St.,
Mishawaka with Rev. Neil HAMPTON officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill
Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Golden Place, 3507 Hollywood Road,
St. Joseph, MI 49085.

Laura L. Schrock-Overmyer
July 24, 1922 - Aug. 26, 1999
Laura (LOTZ) SCHROCK-OVERMYER, 77, Shipshewana, died 3:20 a.m. today in her
home.
Born in Disko, Wabash County to William and Clarice YOUNG LOTZ, she married
Tobias T. SCHROCK on May 1, 1971. He died April 21, 1995. She married Cleon D.
OVERMYER on Dec. 31, 1998 in Shipshewana. He survives.
Mrs. Ovdrmyer was a homemaker and a member of Shore Mennonite Church and Eastern
Star.
Survivors include one stepdaughter, Maxine MILLER, Goshen; one stepson, Walter
SCHROCK, Shipshewana; one foster son, Terry WEED, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; seven
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake, and
a 3:30 p.m. memorial service on Sunday at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana
with Rev. Carl HORNER and Brent EASH officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 and
6-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Shore Mennonite Church
or LaGrange County Cancer Society.

Friday, August 27, 1999 to Saturday, August 28, 1999

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Monday, August 30, 1999

Dorney Willard
June 26, 1930 - Aug. 24, 1999
Dorney WILLARD, 69, Fort Worth, Texas, died Tuesday in Fort Worth.
Born in Rochester to Daniel and Ethel Mae EASTWOOD WILLARD, he married Jan
RENWICH in South Bend. She survives.
Mr.Willard was apublic transportation driver and a member of Bethesda Church,
Fort Worth.
Survivors include one son, Jeff and wife Sheila WILLARD HURST, Texas; one
daughter, Debbie WILLARD HILTON and husband Mark, Atlanta, Ga.; two
granddaughters, Jayme HILTON MEHNERT and husband Brian and Sandy HILTON SHARP
and husband James, all of Heidelberg, Germany; two step-grandchildren, Brittany
and Jared; one great-granddaughter, Kristine HILTON MEHNERT; one brother, Jim and wife Fritzi WILLARD, Studio
City, Calif.; two sisters, Wanda WILLARD BOLDA, Richmond, Va., and Kathryn
WILLARD ADAMS, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Graveside services and burial were at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenwood Memorial Park,
Fort Worth. Friends called 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Home, Fort
Worth.

Charles G. Talbott
April 14, 1916 - Aug. 27, 1999
Charles G. TALBOTT, 83, Monterey, died 3:27 p.m. Friday at Starke Memorial
Hospital, Knox.
Born in Kewanna to James B. and Jenny HICKLE TALBOTT, he married Josephine
"Cheri" BROOKER on Dec. 26, 1939 in Burlington. She dies April 14,
1982. He married Dorothy M. KLINE BURCH on June 3, 1988 in Leiters Ford. She
survives at home.
Mr. Talbott was a farmer in Union, Richland and Aubbeenaubbee Townships ;in
Fulton County unti retirement in 1983. He attended Leiters Ford United Methodist
Church. He enooyed fishing and coaching the Mr. Happy Burger basketball team in
Logansport and the Buttermilk Bob's basketball team in Rochester for many years.
Survivors include one daughter, Eve E. and husband Don HARPER, Rochester; one
son, Walter B. and wife Judy TALBOTT, Rochester; one stepson, Alan R. and wife
Linda BURCH, Plymouth; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three
step-great-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and six brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating. Burial will be in Moon Cemetery, west of
Rochester near Leiters Ford. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today or one hour prior
to services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Helen L. Dague
Oct. 15, 1920 - Aug. 30, 1999
Helen L. DAGUE, 78, Life Care Center, Rochester, died 1:11 a.m. at the center.
Born in Deedsville to Chester and Hulda GILLILAND McCALLA, she attended Church
of the Nazarene.
Survivors include one son, Richard HOFFMAN, Costa Mesa, Calif.; one daughter,
Karen ARBUCKLE, Fort Wayne; four sisters, Florence WOOD, Marjorie MILLER,
Patricia LAMB and Barbara CLARK, all of Rochester; one brother, Harold McCALLA,
Rochester; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with
Rev. Don MEYER officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Zimmerman Brothers
Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tuesday, August 31, 1999

Sandra A. Daake
Sept. 22, 1936 - Aug. 30, 1999
Sandra Ann JAMISON DAAKE, 62, 7611 N. County Road 550E., died 5:30 p.m. Monday
at her home.
Born in Bellevue, Ohio, to Claude and Treva GRUNDISH JAMISON, she married Robert
E. DAAKE on June 11, 1961 in Rochester. He survives at home.
Mrs. Daake was a former employee of the Fulton County Surveyor's office, Wilson
Coal & Grain, Rochester, and Fulton County Recorder's office where she was
Deputy Recorder. She was a member of the Talma United Methodist Church and was
active in Fulton County Democratic Women's Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Dana Diane STAVEDAHL, Rochester; one son, David
D. and wife Janet DAAKE, Rochester; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; one
brother, Skip JAMISON, Rochester; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Janice RUDNICKAS.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Talma United Methodist Church with Rev. Will
LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, or one hour
prior to services on Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Fulton
County Cancer Fund.

Glendon L. Umbaugh
Nov. 20, 1922 - Aug. 26, 1999
Glendon L. "Glen" UMBAUGH, 76, died Thursday in Stow, Ohio.
Born in Argos, he was married to Margaret HOWARD for 56 years. She survives.
Mr. Umbaugh was co-founder of the Umbaugh Pole Building Co. A graduate of Purdue
University, he taught in Beaver Dam for two and one-half years, was a member of
Redeemer Lutheran Church, a charter member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church, an Army
veteraynof World War II and former member of the Ravenna Rotary.
Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn and husband Craig DUNBAR, Diana and
husband Roger KOONS, all of Stow, and Sharon UMBAUGH, Cincinnati, Ohio; one son,
David and wife Ottolee UMBAUGH, Hudson, Ohio; nine grandchildren; one sister,
Marjorie and husband James SOUTH, Argos; one brother, Mike and wife Bonnie
UMBAUGH, Syracuse.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sistes.
Services were held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Memorials
may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lutheran World Relief or a charity of
one's choice.

Wednesday, September 1, 1999

Bonnie J. Lewis
July 26, 1942 - Sept. 1, 1999
Bonnie Jean LEWIS, 57, 936 Park St., died 5:55 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Lafayette to Frank and Alberta Jean TRAPP BROHARD, she married Fern
Taylor LEWIS on Jan. 17, 1958 in Monon. He survives.
Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker, babysitter and member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. A
former resident of Rensselaer and Fair Oaks, she moved to Rochester in 1970.
Survivors include six sons and their spouses, Richard and Betty LEWIS, Ronald
LEWIS, Randy and Kate LEWIS, Rodney and Shanon LEWIS, all of Rochester, Robin
and Sue LEWIS, Culver, and Raymond and Robin LEWIS, Lafayette; one daughter,
Dixie LEWIS, Rochester; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four brothers,
Dean and Charles BROHARD, Lafayette, Dick and Sandy BROHARD, Mesa, Ariz., and
Steve and Caroline BROHARD, Bradenton, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Jackson Funeral Chapel, Rensselaer, with Rev.
Dale HETHERINGTON officiating. Burial will be in Fair Oaks Cemetery. Friends may
call 11 a.m. to the time of services on Saturday at the chapel.

John Hall
Sept. 27, 1916 - Aug. 30, 1999
John HALL, 827 W. 13th St., formerly of Winamac, died 2:25 p.m. Monday at Life
Care Center of Rochester.
Born in Headlee to Guy H. and Inez May CROWDER HALL, he married Pauline V.
CLEMENTS on Jan. 26, 1941 in Winamac. She died Sept. 14, 1987. He married Helen
GOOD on Dec. 13, 1993 in Plymouth. She survives.
Mr. Hall lived most of his life in Winamac. He served as a Navy SeaBee in World
War II and worked as a construction superintendant and project manager. He was a
lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1728, Winamac.
Survivors include one daughter, Trudy and husband Harold SCOTT, Atlanta, Ga.;
one son, Jon J. HALL, Winter Have, Fla.; two granddaughters, Tiffany SCOTT and
Nichole SCOTT FINE; one great-grandson, David Jackson FINE; one sister, Beverly
CLAY, Inverness, Fla.; one brother, Floyd HALL, Monticello.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Kenneth HALL, and one
sister, Imogene SHEETS.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Dorothy JONES
officiating. Burial will be in Pro Cemetery, Pulaski. Friends may call 2-5 and
7-9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to the time of services on Friday at the mortuary.

Thursday, September 2, 1999

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Friday, September 3, 1999

Vaughn L. Neff
Oct. 3, 1910 - Sept. 2, 1999
Vaughn Lloyd NEFF, 88, Peru, died 12:20 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Continuing Care
Center, Peru.
Born in Wabash County to Chauncy and Sada ROBINSON NEFF, he married Olive L.
SKILLMAN on Sept. 9, 1933 at the home of Rev. Paul DAVIS, Miami County. She
survives.
A retired farmer, he was a 1929 graduate of Marion High School, a board member
of Miami County Farm Bureau and a member of Center Chapel First Brethren Church.
Survivors include two sons, Ted and wife Beverly NEFF and Dan and wife
Patricia NEFF, all of Peru; one daughter, Nelda MORRIS, Peru; seven
grandchildren, Jean LAWRENCE, Diane GRIMES, Darlene HOLIDAY, Nancy BENDER, Linda
[NEFF] and Jay NEFF and Lea Ann PUGH; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother,
Kenneth Darrel NEFF, Marion; two sisters, Berniece KEENE, Marion, and Delores
BIBBS, Portland, Ore.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary [NEFF] and
Bernette NEFF.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Center Chapel First Brethren Church, 600
East and 500 North, Miami County, with Rev. Bob DIXON officiating. Burial will
be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Saturday, September 4, 1999

[no obits]

Monday, September 6, 1999

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, September 7, 1999

Betty J. Rendel
Sept. 17, 1919 - Sept. 5, 1999
Betty Jayne RENDEL, 79, Bunker Hill, died 4:40 p.m. Sunday at her home. She was
one of northern Indiana's most prominent and respected Republicans.
Born in Monticello to Lesley and Naomi SCHLEGELMILCH DILLING, she married Dr.
Harold E. RENDEL on March 22, 1942 in Monticello. He died May 20, 1992.
Mrs. Rendel was a 50 year member of the New Life United Methodist Church,
Mexico, and the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Indiana State
Medical Auxiliary, the Tri Kappa Sorority and former director of the Peru Trust
Company.
Her political activities began in 1964, when she served as the Fifth District
Vice Chairman for the Goldwater for President Campaign. She was president of the
National Federation of Republican Women from 1980 to 1985. She was Vice-Chairman
of the Indiana Republican State Committee, President of the Indiana Federation
of Republican Women and First Vice-President of the NFRW, Miami County Finance
Chairman. Other GOP duties included Vice Chairman of the Miami County Republican
Central Committee, Fifth District Vice Chairman, Vice Chairman of the Indiana
State Committee, president of Miami County Republican Women's Club, director of
the Fifth District for the Indiana Federation of Republican Women, alternate to
the Republican National Convention in 1964, delegate to the GOP Convention in
Miami in 1968, delegate-at-Large to the National Convention in 1972 where she
was a member of the Committee on Permanent Organization, Fifth District Delegate
to the National Convention in Kansas City in 1976 and was a member of the
Platform Committee.
In 1980, she served as delegate to the GOP National Convention, was a convention
speaker, and a member of the Reagan-Bush 1984 Convention Caucus Team. In April
1986, she began a three-year term to the Defense Advisory Committee of Women in
the Services by President Reagan and Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger.
To honor Mrs. Rendel's years of service to the National Federation of
Republican Women, in 1995, the Betty Rendel National Scholarship was established
by the NFRW to be presented each year to an undergraduate woman student majoring
in political science, government or politics.
Survivors include three sons, Dr. Jeffry RENDEL and wife Alicia, Kokomo, David
RENDEL and wife Agnes, Chicago, Ill., and Michael RENDEL and wife Gina,
Huntingburg; one daughter-in-law, Barbara RENDEL, Indianapolis; six
grandchildren, Jennifer RENDEL HICKS, Matthew [RENDEL], Michael [RENDEL],
Jonathan [RENDEL], Sarah [RENDEL] and Owen RENDEL; one sister, Marilyn GAY and
husband Clarence, Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by one son, William RENDEL and two sisters, Ruth
COTTRELL and Roberta SOMERS.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday in New Life United Methodist Church, Mexico, with
Rev. Wlliam BERGSTROM officiating. Private graveside services will take place in
Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico at a later time. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m.
Thursday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Memorials may be made to New Life
United Methodist Church through the funeral home.

Wednesday, September 8, 1999

John W. Campbell
May 9, 1914 - Sept. 8, 1999
John W. CAMPBELL, 85, Grace Village Health Care Center, Winina Lake, died 12:30
a.m. Wednesday at the care center.
Born in Frankfort to Clarence and Grace BARNETT CAMPBELL, he married Gladys WOOD
on June 28, 1938 in Goodland. She survives.
Rev. Campbell was retired from the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Rochester in 1992.
He was 1932 graduate of Frankfort High School and attended Purdue University. He
worked in Houston, Texas for three years as administrator of the Woodland
Christian Towers and pastored at the First Christian Church, Kokomo. He was a
member of the Amateur Radio Club from 1939-1942 and was Frankfort
Clerk-Treasurer in the 1940s.
Survivors include one son, Brian CAMPBELL, Winona Lake; one daughter, Jan GAZARD,
Durgan, South Africa; three grandchildren.
No services or visitation are planned. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial
Park, Frankfort. Arrangements are being handled by Goodwin Funeral Home,
Frankfort.

Donald A. Moyer
Feb. 20, 1928 - Sept 7, 1999
Donald A. MOYER, 71, Logansport, died 2:55 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital,
Logansport.
Born in Mertztown, Pa. to Charles and Mayme WELLER MOYER, he married Phyllis J.
CASSIDY on March 8, 1952 in Akron. She survives. Mr. Moyer was a retired
construction carpenter, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the
Lutheran Church.
Survivors include one son, David A. MOYER, Tucson, Ariz.; two grandsons, Danial
A. [MOYER] and William Andrew [MOYER], both of Tucson, Ariz.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Richard
D. PURCHASE officiating. Burial will be in Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Thursday, September 9, 1999

[no obits]

Friday, September 10, 1999

Hilma E. Castleman
May 8, 1916 - Sept. 8, 1999
Hilma E. CASTLEMAN, 83, Chuluota, Fla., formerly of Delong, died Wednesday
morning at her home.
Born in Delong to Benjimen and Bertha JOHNSON WASHBURN, she moved to Florida in
1959.
Mrs. Castleman was a private piano teacher, a past member of the Order of the
Eastern Star and the Rebekahs of Indiana, and a member of the Oviedo
Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include one son, Kent CASTLEMAN, Chuiluota; one daughter, Rebecca
"Becky" DERRY, West Palm Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren; one
great-grandchild.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Family Funeral Care Chapel, Oviedo,
Fla. Burial will be in Chuluota Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to
services.

Ethel F. Simons
Oct. 13, 1901 - Sept. 9, 1999
Ethel Faye SIMONS, 97, Mayflower Care Center, Plymouth, died 4:10 p.m. Thursday
at the center.
Born near Leiters Ford to Charles Marion and Lovisa Mariah HARRIS MUNN, she
married Gilbert E. SIMONS on June 15, 1930 in her parents' home near Leiters
Ford. He died Oct. 18, 1979.
Mrs. Simons was a homemaker and assisted her husband in the operation of the
family farm. She attended school at the former Whippoorwill school house in
Richland Township, Fulton County. She enjoyed gardening, and was a member of
Santa Anna United Methodist Church, southwest of Argos, and a past member of the
Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge.
Survivors include one sister, Lola F. and husband Gordon SMITH, Plymouth; two
nieces, Doris and husband Don DAVIDSON, Plymouth, and Norma J. and husband
Dwight CARLISLE, Fresno, Calif.; one nephew, Max and wife Ruth SPEAR, Lebanon;
several other nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by her parents and two susters, Clara KEASEY and George RUSH.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev.
Warren WALMER officiating. Burial will be in Maxinkuckee IOOF cemetery, formerly
known as Poplar Grove Cemetery, Culver. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday or
one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home. Maxinkuckee Rebekah
Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Santa Anna United Methodist Church.

Paul P.W. Figert
May 26, 1923 - Sept. 9, 1999
Paul P.W. FIGERT, 76, Silver Lake, died 3:30 p.m. Thursday at 2500 W. 1500 N.,
Silver Lake in a drowning accident in the farm pond.
Born in Roann to Ray and Della WELLER FIGERT, he married Elizabeth JACKSON on
May 1, 1946 in Roann. She survives.
Mr. Figert was a farmer and a World War II Air Force veteran.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue and husband Tim MEYER, Indianapolis; two
sons, Allan C. and wife Judith FIGERT, Georgetown, Calif., and John D. and wife
Sherry FIGERT, Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda [FIGERT].
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Roann Community Cemetery. No
visitation is planned. Hartzler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marguerite Alber
Oct. 31, 1917 - Sept. 10, 1999
Marguerite L. [COOK] SPERRY ALBER, 81, 1729 Wabash Ave., Rochester, formerly of
the Talma and Plymouth area, died at 7 p.m. Friday at her home.
Born to Elmer and Lula LANDIS COOK in Farmer City, Ill., she married James W.
SPERRY on Oct. 31, 1933 in Rochester. He died on Dec. 1, 1986. She later married
L.G. ALBER on Aug. 26, 1989 in Plymouth; he survives.
Mrs. Alber owned and operated Sperry's Restaurant, Culver, for many years with
her late husband. She also cooked for the Culver school system and the Holiday
Inn Restaurant in Plymouth.
She was a member of the Blissville Church of the Brethren, and she had attended
the Talma United Methodist Church.
Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Nancy SCHRIMSHER and husband
Sam, Alba, Texas, Elizabeth GROSSMAN and husband Delbert, Plymouth, Dawn WOOTEN,
Millersburg; Three sons, David L. SPERRY, Plymouth, Frank L. SPERRY and wife
Beverly, Michigan City, James Phillip SPERRY and wife Carol, Hebron; one sister,
Ruth SEDAN, Archbold, Ohio; one step-daughter, Phyllis ALBER, Rochester; 12
grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband and two brothers, Dale
[COOK] and Willard COOK.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Jean
McCAN will officiate. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday or one hour prior to
services at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Reichter Cemetery, northeast
of Rochester. Memorial may be made to the Hope Hospice or the Talma United
Methodist Church.

Dana Hoover
Oct. 12, 1957 - Sept. 10, 1999
Dana HOOVER, 41, Kewanna, died 7 a.m. Friday at 9935 S. 475 West, Kewanna.
He was born in Logansport to Frank W. and Mary Ellen LITTLE HOOVER.
Mr. Hoover was a laborer and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include one sbrother, Brian HOOVER, Lafayette, one sister, Marsha
CHAMBERS, Xenia, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and one great-niece.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. today at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with the
Rev. David SOMMERS and the Rev. Ed CHAMBERS officiating. Burial will be in Mount
Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Memorials may be made to Fletcher's Lake United
Methodist Church and Fulton County Hope Hospice.

Tuesday, September 14, 1999

Mary L. Creviston
Nov. 24, 1911 - Sept. 13, 1999
Mary L. CREVISTON, 87, Life Care Center, formerly of 1098 W. 500 N., died 10:45
a.m. Monday at the center.
Born in Cairo, Ill. to Harvey and Emma SMITH, she married Auldo CREVISTON on
Nov. 17, 1931 in Fort Wayne. He died in 1973.
Mrs. Creviston was a homemaker and a member of Church of the Nazarene,
Rochester.
Survivors include five daughters and their spouses, Helen and Tony TREECE,
Columbia City, Gloria and John SMITH, Goshen, Donna and Dick GRIM and Ruth and
Randy GRIMM, all of Rochester, and Mary and Don URLEY, Twelve Mile; one son,
Stephen and wife Debra CREVISTON, Logansport; 30 grandchildren; 56
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Lester
CREVISTON, Edwardsburg, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Darrell [CREVISTON], two
daughters, Barbara BURKHOLDER, and Mona CREVISTON in infancy, and one
granddaughter, Charlene SMITH.
Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Omega Cemetery, southwest of
Akron, with Rev. Don MEYER officiating. No visitation is planned. Memorials may
be made to the family.

Agnes R. Newlin
July 11, 1910 - Sept. 13, 1999
Agnes Ruby NEWLIN, 89, Hutsonville, Ill., died 8:15 a.m. Monday at her home.
Born in Hutsonville to Earl and Elizabeth AYERS MEEKER, she married G. Byrl
NEWLIN on Aug. 6, 1930. He died July 28, 1977.
Mrs. Newlin was a homemaker and a member of Hutsonville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Maurice "Bud" NEWLIN, Hutsonville, land
James and wife Donna NEWLIN, Rochester; one daughter, Mary Jo and husband Larry
BONHAM, Palestine, Ill.; five grandchildren, Jeff [NEWLIN], J. Ronald [NEWLIN]
and David NEWLIN, Julie WAGONER, and Lori FROUNFELTER; 12 great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Gordon "Mose"
MEEKER on May 5, 1985 and Gerald A. MEEKER, 1974.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, Ill.,
lwith the Rev. Norman HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in Hutsonville
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to the time of services on Thursday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hutsonville First Baptist Church.

Shirley J. Brown
March 26, 1939 - Sept. 11, 1999
Shirley J. BROWN, 60, St. Cloud, Fla., died 1:08 p.m. Saturday at St. Cloud
Hospital Emergency Room.
Born in Marietta, Ohio to George E. and Virgel Louise HUPP JOHNS, she married
Frederick A. BROWN on Aug. 1, 1959 in Marietta, Ohio. He survives.
Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and attended the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed
crafts and collected special edition dolls.
Survivors include two sons, Craig A. [BROWN], St. Cloud, Fla., and Terry A.
[BROWN], Kewanna; one daughter, Cindy L. AYERS, Belpre, Ohio; five
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzber Funeral Home Kewanna
Chapel with the Rev. Todd WILSON officiating. Burial will be in Citizens IOOF
Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to th
time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Narcoossee Volunteer Fire Department and EMTs.

Col. Richard B. Ensign
Sept. 19, 1938 - Sept. 1, 1999
Col. Richard B. ENSIGN, USAF (ret), former Rochester resident, died Sept. 1 at
San Diego, Calif., after a two-year illness. He was 60 years of age and had
lived in San Diego the past year.
Born in Boise, Idaho, on Sept. 19, 1938, he was the son of Fred and Carolyn BARR
ENSIGN. He attended elementary school in Rochester and graduated from John Adams
High School in South Bend in 1956. A graduate of Purdue University, Col. Ensign
was a 30-year career officer in the U.S. Air Force. At his retirement he was in
charge of all Air Force communications in the Pacific and Far East regions.
Surviving are his wife, Manola; a son, Frederick [ENSIGN]; two daughters, Monica
[ENSIGN] and Matilda [ENSIGN]; a sister, Carol Ann REED, Atlanta, Ga., and one
grandson, Sebasian [ENSIGN].
Military services wereheld in San Diego with burial in Rosecrans military base
there.

Wednesday, September 15, 1999

[no obits]

Thursday, September 16, 1999

James O. Wilson
Longtime Fulton County Council member James O. WILSON, 78, Kewanna, died
Wednesday at 7:40 a.m. at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church,
Rochester. The service will be officiated by the Rev. James W. KREFT. Graveside
military services will be performed at the Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna,
where he will be buried.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour before services at the
church.
Wilson, a Republican, was elected to the Fulton County Council in 1986 and
served for 12 years.
He defeated Democrat Joseph DAGUE 984-905 in 1986. Wilson ran unopposed in each
of the 1990 and 1994 elections earning 1,329 and 1,345 votes respectively.
He decided not to seek re-election to the council in 1998 and was replaced by
former Republican commissioner Rich POWELL.
Former Council President Mel MYERS said Wilson was a faithful, conservative
voice for the county.
"I thought an awful lot of James O.," Myers said. "He was a very
conservative councilman, probably more conservative than me.
"He was really an outstanding person. I don't think he hardly missed any
council meetings while I was on the council and he was always on time."
Republican Commissioner Steve HARTZLER also worked with Wilson on the council
before 1992.
"He was a very knowledgeable guy," Hartzler said. "He was quiet,
but when he said something, you knew it had been very well thought out. He
really looked out for the taxpayers of the county. He had a good feel for what
people in the county thought."
Said Myers, "He's been a good friend. I've known him since I moved here in
1936. I've never heard anyone say a bad word about him."
A retired member and former trustee of the St. Johns Lutheran Church, Rochester,
and a member of the American Legion, Rochester, and National Farmer's
Organization.
Wilson was born to James Elmore and Emma Ethel SCHIRM WILSON on July 7, 1921 in
Star City.
A 1939 graduate of Kewanna High School, Wilson served in the U.S. Army Air Corps
during World War II. He married Wilma R. DITTMAN at St. John Lutheran on Dec.
19, 1943. She survives.
The couple had four children. They are Mark and wife Nicki WILSON, Rochester;
Tim and wife Debbie WILSON, Kewanna; Mary Lou and husband Bill FOERG, Royal
Center; and Judy and husband Jack GRAHAM, Lucerne.
Wilson had nine grandchildren: Kimberly SCHRODER, Scott FOERG, Eric FOERG,
Nathan GRAHAM, Emily GRAHAM, Kurt GRAHAM, Seth WILSON, Kaylee WILSON and Taylor
WILSON. Ethan SCHRODER is a great-grandson.
Wilson was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Donna J. Carlson
Feb. 13, 1922 - Sept. 15, 1999
Donna J. CARLSON, 77, Logansport, died 3:50 a.m. Wednesday at Miller's Merry
Manor, Logansport.
Born in Cass County to Paul and Jennie MILLER SIMPSON, she married George A.
CARLSON on Jan. 11, 1942 in Royal Center. He died March 1, 1995.
Mrs. Carlson was a homemaker and a member of New Life Alliance Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Beverly and husband Jack HOLCOMB, Rochester; two
sons, George D. and wife Peggy CARLSON, Lafayette, and Jerold P. CARLSON,
Crestview, Fla.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two
step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty HERRICK, Royal Center, Helen
KELLER and Carolyn HARDY, Logansport; one brother, William SIMPSON, Kokomo.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Fred DRYE officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest
Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to New Life Alliance Church.

Thelma J. Langworthy
Sept. 22, 1917 - Sept. 13, 1999
Thelma Jean LANGWORTHY, 81, Sarasota, Fla., died Monday at the Arbors of
Sarasota Nursing Home in Sarasota.
Born in Leiters Ford, she married Robert N. LANGWORTHY and remained married to
him for 63 years. He survives.
Mrs. Langworthy was a homemaker.
Survivors include one daughter, Karen Ann SCHLEGELMITCH, Sarasota; two
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Palms Memorial Cemetery, Sarasota.
Friends may call one hour prior to services at Hawkins Funeral Home and
Crematory, Sarasota. Memorials may be mad to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955
Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.

Friday, September 17, 1999

James O. Wilson
July 7, 1921 - Sept. 15, 1999
Services for James Orville WILSON, Kewanna, who died 7:40 a.m. Wednesday will be
11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester, with Rev. James W.
KREFT officiating. Burial and graveside military services will be in Citizens
I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at the
Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes Kewanna Chapel and one hour prior to services on
Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church,
Rochester.

Betty J. Miller
Nov. 15, 1925 - Sept. 19, 1999
Betty J. MILLER, 73, Akron, died 4:25 p.m. Sunday at her home.
Born in Ironton, Ohio to Harry and Goldie CRAWFORD GROUNDS, she lived in the
Akron area for 30 years.
Ms. Miller was retired from Warner Corp. North Manchester.
Survivors include one niece, Kay and husband Ronald ACKERMAN, Portsmouth, Ohio;
two nephews, Gary [PERNELL] and William PERNELL, both of Large Fla.; seven
great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Ron
PURKEY officiating. Burial will be in Gaerte Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call
5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.

Tuesday, September 21, 1999

Evelyn Schultz
April 5, 1914 - Sept. 17, 1999
Evelyn Delores TOWNE SCHULTZ, 85, South Bend, died at 3:19 p.m. Friday at St.
Joseph Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Born near Rochester to Clyde and Bessie HARTMAN TOWNE Sr., she married Emil
SCHULTZ in 1937 in Rochester. He died in 1988.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol and husband Phil SCHUTTLER, South Bend;
one son, Herbert SCHULTZ, South Bend; two sisters, Catharine and husband Estel
CRALL and Norma J. STARR, Rochester; one brother, Jack E. and wife Beatrice
TOWNE, Marseilles, Ill.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille RYNEARSON, Marjorie MADDUX
and Mary Ann WINTER, five brothers James [TOWNE], Harold [TOWNE], Vernon
[TOWNE], Emerson [TOWNE] and Clyde E. TOWNE Jr.
Services were 11 a.m. Today at Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, with Rev. MURPHY
officiating. Friends called from 9-11 a.m. today at the funeral home.

Jean A. Netser
Aug. 14, 1949 - Sept. 20, 1999
Jean Ann NETSER, 50, Logansport, died 11:39 a.m. Monday at White County Memorial
Hospital, Monticello.
Born in Logansport to Arthur Tabor and Audrey V. SCHEUER ENYART, she married
Merv NETSER on Nov. 5, 1983 in Logansport. He survives.
Mrs. Netser was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church,
Logansport.
Survivors include one daughter, Julie and husband Kevin SHAVER, Fort Wayne; her
father and stepmother, Arthur and Ellie ENYART, Logansport; two sisters, Deb
O'CONNOR and Janet NOLTE, both of Logansport; three brothers, Mark MATTOX,
Delphi, James ENYART, Kewanna, and Cecil ENYART, Rochester; three stepsons, Jeff
NETSER, Seymour, Steve NETSER, Monticello, and Bradley NETSER, Logansport; two
stepdaughters, Sheila WILDERMUTH and Cindy PARKEVICH, both of Loganaport, one
granddaughter, Alexis SHAVER, Fort Wayne; 11 step-grandchildren; four
step-great-grandchildren.
Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, with
Rev. Michael DOMINICK officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Brethren Cemetery,
Twelve Mile. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to Memorial Hospital Kidney Dialysis Fund.

Wednesday, September 22, 1999

Catherine V. Sabol
Catherine V. SABOL, 85, Life Care Center of Rochester, died 4:35 p.m. Tuesday at
the center.
Arrangements are pending at Baran & Son Funeral Home, Whiting. Foster &
Good Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Thursday, September 23, 1999

[no obits]

Friday, September 24, 1999

Catherine V. Sabol
Oct. 23, 1913 - Sept. 21, 1999
Catherine V. SABOL, 85, Rochester, formerly of Whiting, died Tuesday at Life
Care Center of Rochester.
Born in Streater, Ill., to Stephan and Anna STAVAR, she married Joseph D. SABOL
Sr. He died June 18, 1985.
Mrs. Sabol was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting, the
St. John Rosary Society and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Br. 81.
Survivors include one daughter, Catherine and husband Thomas KALICKY, Rochester;
one daughter-in-law, Barbara SABOL, Kouts; seven grandchildren and their
spouses, Kenneth and Diane KALICKY, Portage, Karen and Michael ESTES, Hammond,
Sherrie and Jerry YARDLEY, Cedar Lake, Joseph III and Lisa SABOL, Chesterton,
David and Anita SABOL, Demotte, and Robert and Michael SABOL, Kouts; 10
great-grandchildren, Derek KALICKY, Elyse [ESTES] and Hailey ESTES, Shannon
[YARDLEY], Sara [YARDLEY] and Jeff YARDLEY, Stephanie [SABOL], Joseph [SABOL]
IV, Hayley [SABOL] and Kylie SABOL.
She was preceded in death by one son, Joseph SABOL Jr.
Services are 11 a.m. today at Baran Funeral Home, 1235 - 119th St. Whiting, and
a mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church, Whiting, with Rev. John E. KALICKY officiating. Interment will
be in St. John Cemetery, Hammond. Friends may call 9 a.m. to the hour of
services today at the funeral home.

Geneva M. Zumbaugh
April 19, 1932 - Sept. 24, 1999
Geneva M. [SLOOP] BRUBAKER ZUMBAUGH, 67, 109 Clayton St., died 2:45 a.m. today
at her home.
Born in Rochester to Edgar and Marie McNEELY SLOOP, she married John Pat
BRUBAKER on Oct. 18, 1947 in Rochester. He died June 2, 1963. She married Lamar "Pete" Edward ZUMBAUGH in April 1968.
Mrs. Zumbaugh was a machine operator at the former Torin Manufacturing,
Rochester, until she retired in 1992. She was a member of the women's Auxiliary
of the Leroy Shelton American Legion Post 36, Rochester.
Survivors include one son, John Jeffery BRUBAKER and wife Kay CREVISTON,
Rochester; one granddaughter, Michelle HERRELL, Rochester; two
step-granddaughters, Julia WILLIAMS and Kendra CREVISTON, both of Rochester; one
step-grandson, Donald CREVISTON, Rochester; nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Teresa BRUBAKER on
June 2, 1963.
Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. today at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Gary
HEISHMAN officiating. Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Saturday, September 25, 1999

L. Marie Walker
March 21, 1912 - Sept. 24, 1999
L. Marie WALKER, 87, died at 2 p.m. at Timbercrest Retirement Community, North
Manchester.
Born in Calvin, Ill., to William H. BROTHERS and Lisa Oleva DOUGLAS, she married
Rev. Raleigh C. WALKER on May 12, 1938. He died Sept. 27, 1991.
Mrs. Walker was a homemaker and a member of United Methodist Church, North
Manchester.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sharon K.) ALLSPAW, Monroe, and
Mrs. Ray (Joanne M.) IRONS, LaPorte; one sister, Mrs. Norman (Edith) LOOMIS,
LaPorte; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and two sisters.
Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East St., North
Manchester. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, with Rev. Joan
DEETER and Rev. William HEMMIG officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary and two hours prior to service Monday at
Timbercrest Chapel. Memorials may be made to Timbercrest Retirement Community.

Monday, September 27, 1999

James P. Adams
May 1, 1924 - Sept. 25, 1999
James Paul ADAMS, 75, Logansport, died 1 1: 12 a.m. Saturday at logansport
Memorial Hospital.
Born in Whitefish, Mont. to Lester C. and Alice Pauline SHREVE ADAMS, he married
Annabelle "Anne" SMITH on June 19, 1948 in Logansport. She survives.
Mr. Adams retired in 1970 as a Sargeant in the U.S. Army having served in World
War 11, the Korean War and Vietnam War. He received the Bronze medal in Vietnam,
six good conduct medals, three Army Commendation medals, American Defense
Service medal, American Campaign medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
medal, World War II Victory medal, Army Occupation of Germany medal, National
Defense Service medal, and the Vietnam Service medal.
He was a member and past master of Tipton Lodge 33 Free and Accepted Masons
and a member of Orient Lodge No. 272; Advisory Council and past Chapter Dad,
Logansport Demolay, Murat Shrine; Logansport Shrine Club; Logansport Shrine Club
Third Wheel Patrol; Super Excellent Masters; past high priest Logan Chapter 2
Royal Arch Masons; past Illustrious Master Logansport Council 11 Cryptic Masons;
past commander St. John Commandery 24 Knights Templar; Council of Anointed High
Priests; Indiana Council of Trice Illustrious Masters, Indiana Past Commanders
Association K.T.; Fort Wayne Scottish Rite; past president Cass County Scottish
Rite Club; holder of Knights of the York Cross of Honor; Robert A. Woods Priory
62; Indiana Priory 8: Lafayette-Preceptory 3 Yeoman of York; Kokomo Chapter 104
R.A.M.; Kokomo Council 60 C.M.; Kokomo Commandery 36 K.T.; Fidelity Chapter 58
Order of Eastern Star; Apperson Council 307 Allied Masonic Degrees; Sagamore
Valley 133 York Rite College: and Illustrious Master of the Year, Group 4, 1996.
Mr. Adams was a member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church, Macy, and enjoyed
fishing, television, his computer, reading and motorcycles.
Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, James L. ADAMS,
Portsmouth, Va.. Alan L. ADAMS, Nashville, Tenn., Robert S. and Faye ADAMS,
Martinez, Ga., and Paul R. and Lisa ADAMS, Hardeeville, S.C., one daughter,
Alice A. MOW, Rochester; one sister, Alice Juanita BREW, Costa Mesa, Calif., 11
grandchildren, Lori, T.J., Jennifer, James, David, Donald, Robert, Delorea,
Justin, Troy and Rachel; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William R. ADAMS.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kroeger Funeral Home, 711 E. Market St.,
Logansport, with Rev. Rick STONE officiating. Burial with military honors will
be in Bethel Cemetery, Cass County. There will be a Knights Templar Service at 7
p.m. and a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to Shriners Children's Hospitals.

Wanda M. Chalk
Feb. 13, 1926 - Sept. 24, 1999
Wanda Mae CHALK, 73, 214 Erie St., died 10:45 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Medical
Center, South Bend.
Born in Rochester to Elven E. and, Ruth BEGHTEL HOLLOWAY, she married Leo MORROW
on July 4, 1949 in Rochester. He died May 8, 1960. She married Robert L. CHALK
on Oct, 30, 1965 in Rochester. He died May 3, 1969.
Mrs. Chalk retired from Topps Industries, Rochester after 33 years of service.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lake Manitou Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia and husband Ron LETT, Kewanna: one son,
Larry Joe MORROW, Rochester; six grandchildren; five step grandchildren: 17
great-grandchildren; one sister, Rosemary and husband Fred McGLOTHIN, Rochester;
three brothers and spouses, Howard and Edna HOLLOWAY, Marvin and Ellen HOLLOWAY
and Bernard and Grace HOLLOWAY. all o Rochester.; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Russell [HOLLOWAY],
Walter [HOLLOWAY] and Lester [HOLLOWAY].
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester, with Rev. Rick TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in Rochester
Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday or one hour prior to
services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Elizabeth "Beth" Hopkins
Jan. 6, 1919 - Sept. 25, 1999
Elizabeth "Beth" HOPKINS, 80, Akron, died I a.m. Saturday at her home.
Born in Altona, Mich. to Guy and, Ona Thompkins Stine, she married Lonnie
Hopkins on Feb. 8. 1936 in Six Lakes, Mich. He died April 9, 1984.
Mrs. Hopkins was co-owner of "The Den" in Akron, former co-owner of
Town Tavern, also known as Hoppies Tavern, Akron, and was a past employee of
General Tire of Wabash having worked there 15 years. She was a member of God's
Church, Akron.
Survivors include five daughters and spouses, Reta and Virgil BAHNEY, Linda and
William KELLY, and Elanore FETROW, all of Akron, Lorraine and Robert THOMPSON,
LaFountain, Sandra MITCHELL Kokomo; one son, Dwayne HOPKINS and companion Margie
HOLLEY, Wabash; one daughter-in-law, Mary HOPKINS and companion Jim RAMSEY,
Akron; 22 grandchildren; 4t great-grandchildren: five great-great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Lucille CORY, Greenville, Mich., and Grethel and husband Walter
BEARMEN, Eaton Rapids, Mich.; four brothers and spouses, Cecil and lrja STINE,
Lansing, Mich., Tyrus and Laurene STINE, Vermontville, Mich., Carl and Mary
STINE, Sand Lake, Mich., Jack STINE, Greenville, Mich.; two sisters-in-law,
Josephine BUCHER, Burkett, and Earlene STONE, Battle Creek, Mich.: one half
brother-in-law, Taylor MILLER,. Security, Colo.; special friend, Louis and wife
Kathy OVERIANDER, Englewood, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, one great-grandson,
three sisters, two brothers, one son-in-law and two sisters-in-law,
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster. & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev.
Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8
p.m. tonight or one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Kosciusko County Hospice or Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Helen B. Price
March 24, 1918 - Sept. 25, 1999
Helen B. PRICE, 81, Plymouth, formerly of Sebring, Fla., died at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday at Miller's Merry Manor where she had been a resident for a month. Born
in Walton to Leo and Anna May BELL ERNY, she married Ronald G. PRICE, Sr. on May
1, 1937 in Valparaiso.
He died June 20, 1998.
Mrs. Price was a homemaker, had worked for General Telephone Company, Bourbon
for 10 years as head clerk and was a bookkeeper for her husband with MoorMan's
Manufacturing Company. She graduated from Bourbon High School in 1936. She
enjoyed sewing and knitting, high school and professional sporting events, and
camping with her husband. She was a lifetime member of the Church of the
Brethren and a member of both the Plymouth and Sebring, Fla. congregations. She
did volunteer work at Marshall Starke Development Center.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald G. [PRICE] Jr. and Susan PRICE, Altus, Okla.,
and Van A. and Diana PRICE, Plymouth; one daughter, Rita PRICE-SIMPSON and Jack
SIMPSON, Mentone; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, one brother, Paul
and wife Louise ERNY, Marshall; and one sister, Ruth and husband Gil FYE, Bedford.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Pauline HAMMEL,
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N.
Michigan St., Plymouth, with Rev. David KERKOVE of Plymouth Church of the
Brethren and Rev. Paul McBride of LaPorte Church of the Brethren officiating.
Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday
at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth and one hour
prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Plymouth
Church of the Brethren.

Nannie L. Hale
Oct. 12, 1914 - Sept. 25, 1999
Nannie Lou HALE, 84, Largo, Fla., formerly of Plymouth and Rochester areas, died
8 p.m. Saturday in St. Petersburg General Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Born in Trenton, Tenn. to William and Annie LAW JOHNSON, she married Luther C.
HALE on Sept. 12, 1936 in Truman, Ark. He died July 9, 1967.
Mrs. Hale was an inspector for Hart, Schaffner and Marx, Rochester. She was a
member of the Primitive Baptist Church, Clermont, Fla., and enjoyed her hurch,
family, friends, and sewing.
Survivors include one daughter, LaVonda HATFIELD, Largo, Fla.; one son, Ralph C.
and Idalia HALE, Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth,
with the Rev. Charles KREIG of Pretty Lake Methodist Church officiating. No
visitaiton is planned. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of
arrangements.

Lydia Berger
July 20, 1919 - Sept. 27, 1999
Lydia BERGER, 80, Argos, formerly of Plymouth, died 6 a.m. Monday at her home.
Born in Chicago, Ill. to Conrad and Anna FLEMING RUPP, she married Howard
"Dewey" Herbert BERGER on Feb. 28, 1940 in Koontz Lake. He died June
23, 1989.
Mrs. Berger was a homemaker and a member of Kingdon Hall of Jehovah Witnesses of
Rochester.
Survivors include one sister, Anna FRITZ, Chicago, Ill.; one sister-in-law,
Coribel BERGER, South Bend; one brother-in-law, John KEPCHA, Texas, formerly of
Plymouth; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Katherine MERK, Emily
FRITZ, Elizabeth SCANLON, Sophia BERGER and three brothers, David [RUPP],
Christian [RUPP] and Conrad RUPP.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Elder Bruce
LENZ officiating. Burial will be in Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, September 29, 1999

Carr E. Beecher
Aug. 19, 1921 - Sept. 27, 1999
Carr E. BEECHER, 78, Denver, died 3:30 a.m. Monday at his home. Born in Cass
County to Clinton E. and Grace CONDON BEECHER, he married Dorothann ROCKEY on
July 24, 1942 in Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile. She died June 9, 1999.
Mr. Beecher was owner and operator of Beecher Garage, Denver for 50 years. He
graduated from Twelve Mile High School in 1940 and was a World War II U.S. Navy
veteran. He was a North Miami Community School bus driver for 30 years and was
honored by the State of Indiana this year for 50 years of service to the Denver
Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Denver Baptist Church, Denver.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia "Patty" Ann WILTSHIRE, Great
Falls, Mont., and Jane ROBINS, Denver; four grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Everett BEECHER, Twelve Mile; four
sisters, Elaine SHAFER, Royal Center, Maxine JOHNSON and Harriett MORRIS,
Logansport, and Jean GRABLE, Twelve Mile.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Marion [BEECHER] and
Merrill BEECHER.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Steve
BATE officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A memorial service will be conducted at 8
p.m. Thursday at the funeral home by State Volunteer Fire DEpartments. Memorials
may be made to Denver Baptist Church or Miami-Wabash County Hospice.

Ruth L. Davis
Sept. 20, 1908 - Sept. 39, 1999
Ruth Laura DAVIS, 91, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of Talma, died 1:55
a.m. Thursday at the center.
Born in St. Paul, Minn. to William Henry and Laura Emily WHEAT FOSTER, she
married Carl DeWitt DAVIS on Oct. 8, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He died June
16, 1999.
Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Rochester, Lake Manitou Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution,
Talma Home Extension Club, Daughter of Isabella, Mishawaka, and a life member of
the Fulton County Historical Society and Friends of the Library.
Survivors include four daughters and their spouses, Mary Ann and George VLASEK,
Ingram, Texas, Shirley Jean and John McALPINE, Granite Bay,Calif., Therese
Margaret and Darrell WADE, Fishers, and Annette HOWARD, Dallas, Texas; three
sons, John V. DAVIS, Nashville, Ray F. and Vivian DAVIS, Vero Beach, Fla., and
Robert Carl DAVIS,
Mishawaka; one daughter-in-law, Debbie DAVIS, Albuquerque, N.M.; 13
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Richars James DAVIS and two
brothers, Floyd [FOSTER] and Fred FOSTER.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with the
Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester, where a prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m. followed by a rectation
of the Rosary.

Howard I. Kerr
Jan. 23, 1918 - Sept. 30, 1999
Howard I. KERR, 81, Akron, died 7:10 p.m. Thursday at his home.
Born in Oblong, Ill., to Mervin and Florence STERLING KERR, he married Eleanor
MIERT on Jan. 20, 1940 in Chicago, Ill. She survives.
Mr. Kerr was a farmer.
Survivors include one daughter, Diane and husband James CAMFFERMAN, Watervliet,
Mich.; one son, Howard T. Jr. and wife Jolinda KERR, Akron; two grandsons,
Jeffrey [KERR] and Brian and wife Nicole KERR; one granddaughter, Jennifer
CAMFFERMAN; one great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn KERR; one sister, Mary and husband
Orval OSMON, Peiria, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by six sisters and one brother.
Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial will be in
Athens Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Heart Foundation.

Saturday, October 2, 1999

[no obits]

Monday, October 4, 1999

Richard L. Hudson
Feb. 4, 1925 - Oct. 2, 1999
Richard L. HUDSON, 74, Etna Green, died 5:45 p.m. Saturday at Veterans
Administration Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne.
Born in Allen County to Howard and Olive LINN HUDSON, he was a lifetime area
resident.
Mr. Hudson was a farmer and a recreational vehicle salesman and serviceman. He
was a World War II Naval Air Division veteran.
Survivors include two sisters, Norma and husband Carl METHENY, Bourbon, and Mrs.
Pat GROSS, Etna Green: three brothers and their spouses, Donald and Betty
HUDSON, Etna Green, Kenneth and Barbara HUDSON, Claypool, and Dale and Barbara
HUDSON, Warsaw.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harrison Center Cemetery,
Etna Green, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion of
Warsaw. Rev. Joe OLSON will officiate. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at
King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Helen L. Hein
Oct. 14, 1923 - Oct. 2, 1999
Helen L. HEIN, 75, Peru, died 5: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dukes Memorial Hospital,
Peru.
Born in Huntington County to Edward F. and Stella JEFFERSON WENDEL, she married
James JINES. He died in 1974. She married Lloyd HEIN. He died in 1997,
Mrs. Hein was a homemaker and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She
graduated in 1941 from Lancaster High School, Huntington County.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra SLOAN, Akron, three granddaughters, Lisa
DECKER and Suzan SLOAN, Peru, and Cindy HAMILTON, Wabash; five grandsons, Henry
[DECKER] and James DECKER, Peru, Lee SLOAN, Letters Ford, Nelson SLOAN, Akron,
and Chad SLOAN, Bossier City, La.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Services are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church. 181 W. Main
St., Peru, with Rev. Philip KRUPSKI officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran
Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the
Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W.Tbird St.. Peru.

Annis L. Barker
Jan. 30,1911 - Oct. 1, 1999
Annis L. BARKER, 88, Swayzee, died 7:13 p.m. Friday at her home.
Born in Howard County to Frank and Lucy TYLER WYRICK, she married Don R. BARKER
on March 31, 1934. He died Jan. 16, 1981.
Mrs. Barker was a homemaker and a member of Greentown Wesleyan Church where she
was a Sunday School teacher and taught young missionary workers band. She was
past president of the Ladies Missionary Society.
Survivors include five daughters and four spouses, Barbara and Don ECHELBARGER,
Greentowm, Donnna Jean and Mason LANDIS, Marion, Sharon KAUFMAN, Kokomo, Betty
and Jerry LEAVELL, Rochester, and Zana and Terry HALL, Princeton, W. Va.;
special friend and care giver, Rosemary PHILLIPS who lived with her; stepsister,
Rosemary OSBURN, Kokomo; nine grandchildren, Allen [ECHELBARGER], Dan [ECHELBARGER]
and Jay ECHELBARGER, Julie MASON, Brent EVANS, Michelle [LEAVELL] and Parry
LEAVELL, Jared [HALL] and Derek HALL: seven great-granddchildren, eight step
great-grandchildren; and two step great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by six brothera and one sister.
Services arc 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greentown Wesleyan Church, Greentown, with Rev.
Harold BARDSLEY officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday at Haslcr-Pickett Funeral Home, 112 E.
Main, Greentown and one hour prior to services at the church.

Mary E.. Young
June 5, 1929 - Oct. 2, 1999
Mary Elizabeth YOUNG, 70, Sheridan, died Saturday morning at Riverview Hospital,
Noblesville,
Born in Sheridan to Ocal E. and Nelma G. PICKETT WALKER, she married Allen Gale
YOUNG on Sept. 30, 1949. He survives.
Mrs. Young was a homemaker and with her husband owned Young's Hayloft in
Sheridan for 24 years. She was a 4-H leader in Sheridan and area leader for
Hamilton County for 39 years.
A graduate of Sheridan High School, she was a receptionist for Dr. Eugene
NEWBY of Sheridan for 24 years.
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy DAY, Letters Ford, Linda MOORE,
Indianapolis, and Sara GODBY, Sheridan; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson;
one sister, Anna Faye BRANDENBURG, Sheridan.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd [WALKER] and Floyd WALKER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kercheval Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Rev.
Robert RINKENBERG officiating. Burial will be in Crown View Cemetery, Sheridan.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association.

Connie R. F. Schnepp
June 25, 1934 - Oct. 3, 1999
Connie R. FANSLER SCHNEPP, 65, 795 W. 18th St., died 12:54 p.m. Sunday at St.
Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
She was born in Monterey to Richard and Letha GUISE FANSLER. After their death,
she was raised by her late uncle and aunt, Gerald and Bernice WALLE.
Mrs. Schnepp was a drill press operator for 19 years with Torin Corp.,
Rochester. and later worked for Nickle's Bakery, Rochester. She attended
Richland Center United Methodist Church,
Survivors include one daughter, Joni THIRY, Rochester; two sons, Jeffrey J.
JOHNSON, Mentone and Jerry Joe JOHNSON, Warsaw; eight grandchildren; one sister,
Mary Jane EBERTS, Tekonsha, Mich; one half-sister, Sandy BALLANGER, St. Joseph,
Mich.; three half-brothers, Jim FANSLER, Coldwater, Mich., Jim SCHEUER, Livonia,
Mich., and Darrel SCHEUER, Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tina Lee JOHNSON and one
half-brother, Larry SCHEUER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev.
Jill WRIGHT officiating. Burial will be in Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery,
formerly known as the Poplar Grove Cemetery near Culver. Friends may call
4-8.p.m. Tuesday or from 9 a.m. to the hour of services Wednesday at the funeral
home.

Tuesday, October 5, 1999

M. Juanita Allman
Oct. 8, 1914 - Oct. 3, 1999
M. Juanita ALLMAN, 84, formerly of Denver, died 5:40 p.m. Sunday at Extended
Care, Peru.
Born in Onward to H.H. and Mabel WINTERS SMITH, she married Craig HARDING in
1936. He died in 1937. She married Harry C. ALLMAN in 1941. He died in 1976.
Mrs. Allman was a homemaker and a member of Denver United Methodist Church,
where she taught Sunday School. She was a 4-H Fair board member, a Denver Town
Board member, a member of Study Club of Cenver and president of the County Home
Economics Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Janet BETZNER, Peru; one son, Eric J. ALLMAN,
Winamac; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters and spouses, Audrey and James SIEGFRED,
Peru, and Beulah and Cleo HAYNES, Avon.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter-in-law, Mary Ann
ALLMAN.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, l105 W. Third St.,
Peru, with Chaplin Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial
Park, Cass County. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wednesday, October 6, 1999

Esther Lyle
Aug. 1, 1906 - Oct. 5, 1999
Esther LYLE, 93, died at Regency Place, Lafayette, at 10:35 a.am Tuesday.
A graduate of Rossville High School, she graduated from DePauw University in
1928 with a music degree. She married Clyde LYLE on June 11, 1932 in Rossville.
He survives.
She taught public school for five years and offered private piano and violin
instruction for many years. She directed junior church choirs here while her
husband became one of the most popular coaches in Rochester history. Clyde Lyle
coached the Zebras boys basketball teams from 1933-49. Heled Rochester to the
state's Final Four in 1937.
Mrs. Lyle was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution where she
served as Regnet for two years in the Hammond chapter. She also was a member of
the Wast Lafayette First United Methodist Church.
Surviving with her husband is one son, Jack LYLE, Terre Haute.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the Soller-Baker Funeral Home, West Lafayette.
The Rev. Dr. James MORIN will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to
services at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Tippecanoe Memory Gardens,
West Lafayette. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, West
Lafayette.

Earl J. Bailey
Feb. 28, 1918? - Oct 3, 1999
Earl J. BAILEY, 85, died in Fort Collins, Colo., Sunday
Born in El Paso, Ill., to Frederick and Clara WADSWORTH BAILEY, he graduated
from Rochester High School in 1932. He married Charlene SAFFORD in Bethlehem
Baptist Church, Rochester, on Sept. 5, 1943. During WWII he served in the U.S.
Army Air Corps. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years, retiring in
1977. He had lived in Fort Collins since 1991. A member of the American Baptist
Church, he did volunteer work at the Colorado State University science
department, kparticularly in wood technology.
In addition to his wife, Fort Collins, he is survived by three sons, Harold
BAILEY, San Diego, Calif., Richard BAILEY, Noblesville, and Ralph BAILEY, D.V.M.,
Munster. His parents, one brother Lyle [BAILEY] and one sister Dorothy [PHEBUS]
preceded in death.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the American Baptist Church, Fort
Collins, with David CROSBY officiating. Cremation is planned.
Memorials may be made to the American Baptist Church or one's favorite charity,
c/o Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 Drake Road, Fort Collins, Co. 80526.

Virginia E. Keel
Dec. 12, 1908 - Oct. 4, 1999
Virginia E. KEEL, 90, died at her Fort Myers, Fla., home at 7:50 p.m. Monday.
Born in Rochester to Guy E. and Irene BARGER, she married Luther KEEL on Dec.
11, 1943. He died in 1968.
Mrs. Keel workd for Armour's Creamery and Farmers and Merchants Bank in
Rochester before moving to Florida in 1959. She worked at Lee County Bank there
until retiring in 1973.
Survivors include two sons Nick and wife Nancy KEEL, Wichita Falls, Texas, and
Bill and wife Gail KEEL, Fort Myers, four grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Her parents and brother O. J. [BARGER] preceded her in death.
Private services and cremation are planned.

Thursday, October 7, 1999

Forrest Kamp
Oct. 2, 1921 - Oct. 5, 1999
Forrest KAMP, 78, Akron, died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital of
Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born in Fulton County to Reuben and Alfretta MOORE KAMP, he married Lillian A.
BODKIN on July 21, 1945 in Miami County. She died Feb. 14, 1988.
A farmer, Mr. Kam drove a bus for Tippecanoe Valley School Corp for 19 years,
retiring in 1987.
Survivors include three daughters, Betty and husband Don HUDSON, Etna Green,
Gloria and husband Rick PARSON, Roann; Sara Jane VALLEZ, Rochester; one
sister-in-law, Ruby KAMP, Waynedale; one brother-in-law, Edward WIDEMAN, Marion;
nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were six sixters and six brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Lowell
BURRUS will officiate. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer
Society or the American Heart Association.

Earl Bailey
Memorial services for Earl BAILEY will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, in
Rochester's First Baptist Church, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating.
The family will receive friends for an hour before services begin. Arrangements
are by Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, October 8, 1999

Earl Bailey
Memorial services for Earl BAILEY will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 in
Rochester's First Baptist Church with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating.
Friends may call for an hour before services at the church. Zimmerman Brothers
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, October 9, 1999

Eugene Pennington
Nov. 19, 1923 - Oct. 8, 1999
Eugene PENNINGTON, 75, Warren, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday at his home.
Born to Joseph and Ruth BLACK PENNINGTON in Bloomington, he married Judy D.
BARKER on Aug. 29, 1943. She survives.
Pennington owned and operated Pennington Appliance Store, Marion, for 17 years.
He was on the Board of Trustees and was the greasurer of the First Church og
God, Marion. He was a member of the Christian Men's Group, and the South Marion
Business Men's Association.
He was a 1942 graduate of the Marion Business College. He was a 1941 graduate of
Marion High School.
Survivors include two daughters, Connie Jean BOGGS, Huntington, Rita and husband
Edward YEAGER, Marion; one sister, Marie and husband Richard CARL, Leesburg,
Fla.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Applegate Chapel United Methodist, Warren,
Rev. Bill FULDA will officiate, and he will be assisted by Rev. John BELLANTE.
Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church,
Warren. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion. Memorials can be
made to the First church of God, Marion, or the Family Hospice of Northeast
Indiana, Berne.

Monday, October 11, 1999

Dollie M. Ranz
July 3, 1912 - Oct. 10, 1999
Dollie M. RANZ, 87, 491 W. Indiana 14, Rochester, died at 2:03 a.m. Sunday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to John and Mae GIBSON LEEDS in Decatur, she married Albert J. RANZ on Oct.
17, 1929 in Plymouth. He preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1991.
Mrs. Ranz was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, a member of the Reiter Club
and the Fulton County R.S.V.P.
Survivors include two daughters, Joretta and husband Wilbur WHEADON, Rochester,
Cheryl and husband Robert LEEDS-HELLRUNG, Bourbon, Mo.; one grandson, Ronald
WHEADON, Rochester, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Three sisters preceded in death.
Graveside services are 4:15 p.m.Tuesday at the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Rev.
Michael WILKINS will officiate. Friends may call from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday at the
Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jane Thompson
July 2, 1927 - Sept. 19, 1999
Jane THOMPSON, 72, Crossville, Tenn., died in Plano, Texas.
Born in Anderson, she married William THOMPSON in 1946 in Rochester. He died in
1993.
Mrs. Thompson was a member of the United Methodist Church, Crossville.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathy DENISON, Plano, Texas; one son, Vard
THOMPSON, Melvin, Mich.; three grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Nicholas J. D'Andrea
Sept. 14, 1952 - Oct. 10, 1999
Nicholas J. D'ANDREA, 47, 417 Westwood Lane, Rochester, died at 10 p.m. Sunday
at his residence.
Born to Nicholas J. and Billie Jean SMITH D'ANDREA in Chicago Heights, Ill., he
married Joyce Marie SIPPLE on April 12, 1975. She survives.
Mr. D'Andrea and his wife managed the Westwood Apartment Complex, Rochester. He
was a member of the Pentecostal Church, Phoenix, Ariz.; and the Black Belt
Federation of America.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Nikina Annessa D'ANDREA, Indianapolis;
four sisters, Cathy and husband Jim BORESMA, Chicago Heights, Ill.; Betty
KAMINSKI, Ellenwood, Ga.; Rebecca and husband Gret ROATE, Park Forrest, Ill.;
Dorothy WATSON, Gainsville, Ga.; five brothers, Dominick D'ANDREA, Chicago
Heights, Ill.; Stephen D'ANDREA and wife Phyllis, Colorado Springs, Colo.;
Joseph D'ANDREA, Vero Beach, Fla.; Robert CORNETT and wife Brenda, South Chicago
Heights, Ill.; Jeffery CORNETT, Chicago Heights, Ill.; mother and step-father,
Billie Jean D'ADAM and husband Dave, Matteson, Ill.; one cousin, Robert D'ANDREA
and wife Tina, Fort Wayne; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Rev. Don MEYER will officiate. Friends may call from 4-8 p.ml Tuesday or one
hour prior to services in the funeral home Wednesday. Burial will be in the
Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Tuesday, October 12, 1999

Thelma J. Sausaman
March 18, 1909 - Oct. 19, 1999
Thelma J. SAUSAMAN, 90, Akron, died Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Charley and Tressie MILLER SMOKER, she married Odie SAUSAMAN. He
preceded in death.
Survivors include two sons, Leonard KUHN, Brazil, and Wendell KUHN, Akron; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Don SMOKER, Akron.
She was preceded in death by four sisters.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Frank
WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call after 1
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Nina McGowen
June 27, 1911 - Oct. 11, 1999
Nina McGOWEN, 88, 1729 Wabash Ave., died 1:25 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born near Rochester to Millie and Viola HARTMAN SPURLOCK, she married Howard W.
McGOWEN on June 21, 1947 in Marion. He died Dec. 8, 1998.
Mrs. McGowen operated a beauty shop with her twin sister, Ina TIRRELL, for 15
years. She was a member of the Baptist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary of Port Orange, Fla.
Survivors include one daughter aand husband, Linda Lou and Jack RICH, Peru, one
granddaughter, Kimberly LARSON, Carmel; two grandsons and spouses, Robert and
Kathy RICH, Culver, and David and Connie RICH, Wabash; four
great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; two sisters-in-law, Nina SPURLOCK,
Rochester, and Tressa EILER, Frankfort; two brothers-in-law, Merle and wife
Betty McGOWEN, Rochester, and Lowell HARMON, Peru.
She was prec eded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ina TIRRELL and Gladys
HARMON, and three brothers, Harold [SPURLOCK], Arnold [SPURLOCK] and Ira
SPURLOCK.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev.. Mark SPENCER officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to the hour of
services on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Baptist
Church or American Heart Association.

John J. Garner
March 20, 1907 - Oct. 10, 1999
John Jacob GARNER, 81, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday at Tipton.
Born in Swayzee to Simeon Alonzo and Minnie HALL GARNER, he married Agnes
Pauline PHIFER on Oct. 2, 1947 in Atlanta. She survives.
Mr. Garner was a metal worker for Haynes Stellite Corporation, Kokomo. He
enjoyed fishing at their summer home on the Tippecanoe River, Rochester.
Survivors include three daughters, Bonita and husband Bill HEGENBOTTOM,
Colorado, Pauletta Sue and husband Rudy WEST and Mary Margaret GARNER, all of
Kokomo; one son, John Jr. and wife Cheryl GARNER, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marie MASON and Paulind
DAVIS and one brother, Junior GARNER.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Porter Funeral Home, 726 E. North St., Tipton,
with Rev. David DITTMAN of First Church of God, Rochester, officiating. Burial
will be in Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, October 13, 1999

Earl J. Bailey
Feb. 28, 1914 - Oct 3, 1999
Memorial services for Earl J. BAILEY, 85, Fort Collins, Colo., a longtime
Rochester resident, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church,
Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The family will
receive friends at the church for an hour before services. Memorials may be made
to the American Baptist Church or a charity to one's choice. Zimmerman Brothers
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, October 14, 1999

Florence S. Yoder
Aug. 20, 1921 - Oct. 13, 1999
Florence S. YODER, 78, Akron, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Woodlawn
Hospital Emergency Room.
Born in Fulton County, she married Kenneth F. YODER. He survives.
Surviving with her husband are several nieces and nephews.
One brother, George ANDERSON preceded in death.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Stan OWEN
will officiate. Friends may call from 5-8 p.ml Frday at the funeral home. Burial
will be in Royal Center.

Wayne S. Musselman
Nov. 30, 1924 - Oct. 14, 1999
Wayne S. MUSSELMAN, 74, Twelve Mile, died at 7:36 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph
Hospital, Kokomo.
Born to John and Pearl VANATTA MUSSELMAN in Adams Township, Cass County, he
married Tina PEAKE on March 15, 1955 in Logansport. She survives.
Musselman was a Caston school bus driver for several years. He was a retired
farmer, and he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Arnold Wayne MUSSELMAN; three step grandchildren, Ladeema BURNS; Stephanie BAKER; Mike BAKER; four brothers, Roy
MUSSELMAN, Ralph MUSSELMAN, Richard MUSSELMAN, Leonard MUSSELMAN, all of Twelve
Mile; five sisters, Flossie KOTTERMAN, Argos; Ethel RHOADES, Logansport; Elsie
RUSH, Rochester; Gertrude TOWNSEND, Twelve Mile; Dorothy LOWMAN, Twelve Mile;
two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson, Mitchel
BURNS.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Scotty MUSSELMAN; and two sisters,
Tressie TOWNE and Evelyn ALINGER.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. George
HAPNER will officiate. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Military graveside rites
will be performed. Memorial contributions should be made to the Twelve Mile Fire
Department.

Harold Lewis
June 14, 1920 - Oct. 13, 1999
Harold William LEWIS, 79, Wabash, died at 10:08 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Wentworth and Blanche JORDAN LEWIS in Wabash, he served during World War
II in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
He was retired from General Telephone Co. after 30 years. He also worked at
General Tire in Wabash. Lewis was a member of the Wabash First Church of God,
and attended the Akron Chrch of God. He was a member of the Wilson Masonic Lodge
No. 12, Marion; the Marion AMVETS, and the Wabash American Legion Post 15. He
was a member and past president of the Communication Workers Union Local 4773.
Survivors include one son, Kenny W. LEWIS, Bloomington; one daughter, Kelsey
LEWIS CARTER, Anderson; three sisters, Esther LEWIS, Wabash, Barbara BATES,
Saginaw, Mich.; Ethel COLEMAN, Anderson; two brothers, Joseph "Joe"
LEWIS, Huntington; and Edward "Eddie" LEWIS, Commerce, Mich.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel,
Wabash. Rev. Terry L. CANFIELD will officiate. Visitation is from 2-7 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Monday, October 18, 1999

Kristian P. Dingess
Jan. 10, 1995 - Oct. 14, 1999
Kristian Patrick DINGESS, 4, North Manchester, died at 4 p.m. Thursday at 11695
N. 700 E. North Manchester.
He was born in Wabash to Dennis and Amy JELLY DINGESS and was a member of the
Laketon Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include his parents, North Mancester; two sisters, Brittany [DINGESS]
and Caitlin DINGESS, North Manchester; paternal grandparents, Bob and Evelyn
DINGESS, Laketon; maternal grandmother, Barbara ROBINSON, Rochester; maternal
Great-grandmother, Mary JELLY, Richmond; and paternal great-grandmother, Cora
DINGESS, North Manchester.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester,
with the Rev. Jeff FREEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
North Manchester. Friends called 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the family.

Lloyd R. Redinger
Oct. 18, 1916 - Oct 15, 1999
Lloyd R. REDINGER, 82, 630 E. 17th St., died 9:45 p.m. Friday at his home.
Born on the Redinger homestead near Argos to Charles Albert and Florence
MATTHEWS REDINGER, he married Violet L. SWEANY on Oct. 25, 1941 in Logansport.
She died Oct. 8, 1984.
Mr. Redinger lived most of his life in the Rochester area after moving from
Argos area. He owned and operated Redinger's Garage in Rochester for many years.
He was a 30-year employee of Sealed Power Corporation where he was union steward
with the United Auto Workers until retiring in 1980. A World War II U.S. Army
veteran, he served in Company C of the 204th O.M. Gasoline Supply Battalion and
was a member of the Manitou Moose Lodge 1107, LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post
36, Indiana State American Legion, and the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include four granddaughters, Pat PLATHOW, Plymouth, Vicky RUSSELL,
Leiters Ford, Betty GRASS, Kewanna and Darlene BLUBAUGH, Plymouth; one grandson,
Lloyd SHEPHERD, Rochester; 14 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Hilda McGOWEN, Rochester, Gladys THOMAS, Fort Wayne; one brothers,
Charles Wayne and wife Pauline REDINGER, Rochester; extended family, dear
friend, Pequitti M. MONTELONGO, Rochester; extended grandchildren, Katrina
KNEZEVICH, Argos, Scott HOWARD and Jason MONTELONGO, both of Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three children, Wilma McGLOTHIN, Dean
SHEPHERD and Buddy SHEPHERD and four sisters, Eva Dean [REDINGER], Burnice [REDINGER],
Annabelle [REDINGER] and Zanna [REDINGER].
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Ronald PURKEY officiating. Burial and military graveside rites by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion will be in Citizens Cemetery,
Rochester. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. through the hour of
services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Professional
Home Care or Hope Hospice of Rochester.

Ronald J. Simpson
April 21, 1928 - Oct. 1, 1999
Ronald J. SIMPSON, 71, Omak, Wash., died at the Central Washington Hospital,
Wenatchee, Wash.
Born in Culver to Henry and Voy BAILEY SIMPSON, he attended grade school at
Richland Center. He moved to the Omak area when he was 18 and graduated from
Omak High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1967, after
which he worked for Boeing for 12 years. He was a member of the Okanogan Eagles
Lodge, the American Legion and the Okanogan and Mount Vernon United Methodist
Churches. He was a past member of the Elks Lodge.
Survivors include one daughter, Connie Jo and husband Ramon BELL, Highland
Village, Texas; two brothers, Neil C. SIMPSON, Seattle, and Deane SIMPSON, Fort
Ludlow, Wash.; four sisters, Shirley BARKMAN, Elkhart, Betty Faye [SIMPSON],
Seattle, Barbara DAVIDSON, Olympia, and Leda HARLAN, Okanogan; two
grandchildren, Alison Joy and Jason James; two stepchildren, Vickie NILES,
Bellingham, and Michael BARGER, Reno, Nev.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard SIMPSON and one sister, Nelda
WILLCOX.
Precht-Harrison Chapel, Washington, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may
be made to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.

Dorothy M. Otto
Dec. 12, 1919 - Oct. 17, 1999
Dorothy M. OTTO, 79, Noblesville, formerly of Kewanna, died 7:25 p.m. Sunday at
River Walk Village Nursing Home, Noblesville.
Born in Porter County to Leon and Lottie D. SEDAM PLUMMER, she married Dale E.
OTTO in South Bend in k1946. He died July 5, 1986.
Mrs. Otto was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church,
Logansport.
Survivors include one granddaughter; one brother, Adrian PLUMMER, Mishawaka; two
sisters, Lelia MASON and Betty FRICK, South Bend.
She was preceded in death by one son.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with the Rev. Brian YANSHO officiating. Burial will be in Grass Creek Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Della M. J. Derry
Sept. 5, 1917 - Oct. 16, 1999
Della M. [DOUGLAS] JOHNSON DERRY, 82, Elwood, died Saturday at St. Vincent Mercy
Hospital, Elwood
Born in Elwood to Ralph B. and Gay Dean DOUGLAS, she married Paul JOHNSON. He
died in 1944. She married Kenneth W. DERRY on Nov. 5, 1950. He died July 30,
1988.
Mrs. Derry retired from Fisher-Guide in Anderson and was a member of Eagles
Auxiliary 1771 and the East Main Street Christian Church, Elwood.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Henrietta ORTH and
Angeline PEET.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Copher & Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood, with
the Rev. Roger GARDNER officiating. Burial will be in Park View Cemetery,
Alexandria. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the Humane Society of Madison County or American Cancer Society.

Tuesday, October 19, 1999

John W. Payne
Feb. 11, 1914 - Oct. 18, 1999
John W. PAYNE, 85, Plymouth, died 1:10 p.m. Monday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Born in Miami County to John L. and Laura ULLMAN PAYNE, he married Thelma M.
HUTCHINS on July 21, 1939 in Kokomo. She survives.
He graduated from Peru High School in 1932. From 1957 to 1971 he was the manager
of the Plymouth office of Production Credit. He then joined the Marshall County
Bank and initiated the Argos branch. He oversaw the building project and served as
vice-president until his retirement in 1979 from what is now First Source Bank.
He was a member of the Argos PTO, served on the Argos School Board and was a
former Argos Lions Club member. He enjoyed farming and carpentry, having built
many homes in the area, camping with his grandchildren, and spending time with
his wife at their winter home in Port Charlotte, Fla. for the past 12 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Carole J. and husband Robert KEPLER, Plymouth;
two granddaughters, Cindy J. and husband Roger DANIELSON, Plymouth, and Kristi
K. and husband Edward RUIZ, Indianapolis; one grandson, John A. PAYNE, a student
at Bethel College; two great-grandsons, Braxdon and Trevor; one daughter-in-law,
Elaine PAYNE, Plymouth; one sister, Josephine COOPER, Sarasota, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, John Michael PAYNE in 1984,
and four brothers, Joe [PAYNE], Don [PAYNE], Frank [PAYNE] and Robert PAYNE.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N.
Michigan St., Plymouth, with the Rev. Connie PAYNE, pastor of South Whitley
United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery,
Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to Argos or Plymouth E.M.S.

Maurice B. Smith
A house fire led to the death of a Fulton County man Tuesday afternoon.
According to Fulton County Sheriff Roy CALVERT, Maurice B. SMITH, 81, 8436
Indiana 17, died of natural causes following a fire that destroyed his residence
and workshop.
Calvert reports that the fire started when a kerosene heater used to keep wood
in the workshop dry exploded.
The fire then traveled to the house.
Smith and his wife Marjorie, were able to evacuate the premises. Smith was taken
to Woodlawn Hospital where he was pronounced dead of cardiac arrest at 2:47 p.m.
Marjorie was uninjured.
Both the house and the workshop were completely destroyed. Investigation
continues.
Maurice Smith, 81, Kewanna, died 2:31 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.

Jennifer M. McClain
June 1, 1975 - Oct. 19, 1999
A Rochester resident is dead following a car-semi crash Tuesday night.
The Indiana State Police report the accident occurred on U.S. 31 at the
intersection of Olson Road at 10:32 p.m.
Jennifer M. McCLAIN, 24, 2038 White CreekDr., Apr. 6, driver of the car was
pronounced dead at the scene of head and neck trauma. She was not wearing a
seatbelt, which police report could have prevented the fatal injuries.
A passenger in McClain's car, Alicia A. POWERS, 22, 2020 E. County Road 200
North, was transported to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne via Samaritan
Helicopter, with head and internal injuries. She is listed in serious condition.
The driver of the semi-tractr trailer, Steven M. CASPER, 28, Middletown, was
uninjured. A passenger in the semi, Tamara CASPER, 40, Alexandria, was treated
and released at Woodlawn Hospital.
Police say the accident occurred when McClain, eastbound on Olsen Road,
disregarded a stop sign at the intersection of U.S. 31 and was struck by the
northbound truck.
Assisting the State Police at the scene were the Fulton County Sheriff's
Department, Rochester Fire Department and EMS, the Fulton County Coroner and
Good Samaritan Air Services.
Jennifer Marie McCLAIN, 24, 2038 Whitecreek Drive, died 11:20 p.m. Tuesday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident
at Olson Road and U.S. 31.
Born in Sarasota, Fla. to Thomas and Teresa KEITH McCLAIN, she was an employee
of Walker Manufacturing Co., Culver.
Survivors include her mother, Rochester, her father, Port Charlotte, Fla.;
maternal grandparents, Robert and Jean KEITH, Rochester; several uncles and
aunts.
Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Rochester Citizens Cemetery with the
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at
the Zimmerman Brother Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the
charity of one's choice.

Russell E. Fetrow
May 9, 1916 - Oct. 18, 1999
Russell E. FETROW, 83, Wabash, died 8:50 p.m. Monday at Wabash Skilled Care
Center, Wabash.
Born in Wabash County to Harley and Ina PERRY FETROW, he married Violet ROHRER.
He later married Arnola SAMPLE on April 26, 1968 in Bourbonaise, Ill. She died
Dec. 17, 1998.
Mr. Fetrow worked at General Tire in Wabash for 22 1/2 years, retring in 1976.
He was a member of the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Lafontaine Masonic Lodge
and Wabash Eages.
Survivors include two daughters, Janie BOND, Urbana, Ill. and Sharon FLOYD,
Marion; two stepdaughters, Shirley A. PAUL, Wabash and Margaret Roselin WHITSEL,
Bluffton; one stepson, Leonard SAMPLE, Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; two brothers, William FETROW, Marion, and Ernest FETROW,
Lafontaine. He was preceded in death by one brother.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Main Street Chapel, 86 E. Main
St., Wabash, with the Rev. Mark McKINNEY and the Rev. John LEMBAUGH officiating.
Burial will be in Lafontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.

Maurice B. Smith
Sept. 9, 1918 - Oct. 19, 1999
Maurice B. SMITH, 81, Kewanna, died 2:31 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born in West Virginia to Arthur and Myrtle SPURLOCK SMITH, he married Irene
HIZER on March 1, 1941 in Kewanna. She survives.
Mr. Smith was a retired Wayne Township farmer and a member of Lucerne Christian
Church. He graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1936.
Survivors include four sons and their spouss, Allan M. and Kathy J. SMITH,
Michael E. and Rhonda K. SMITH, Timothy C. and Pat. J. SMITH, all of Kewanna,
and James E. and Kathy A. SMITH, Warsaw; 12 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Reita SMITH, Alhambra, Calif., and Virginia
and husband David ARD, West Fork, Ark.; three sisters-in-law, Marjorie SMITH,
Logansport, Corlista SMITH, California, and Lucille SMITH, Carson City, Nev.;
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Calvin [SMITH], Ronald [SMITH],
Donald [SMITH] and Woodrow SMITH.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel,
with the Rev. Timothy SMITH officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F.
Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to
the hour of services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the
Heart Fund.

Charlotte B. Simons
Sept. 1, 1903 - Oct. 19, 1999
Charlotte B. SIMONS, 96, Wabash, died 8:25 p.m. Tuesday at Community Care
Center, Wabash.
Born in Fulton County to L.F. and Grace E. HUFFMAN THOMAS, she married Charles
W. SIMONS on March 5, 1922 in Plymouth. He died July 1, 1987.
Mrs. Simons was assistant manager at the Wabash F. W. Woolworth Store and lived
most of her life in Wabash. She was a member of the Wabash Christian Church and
Wabash Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include one son, Charles Robert SIMONS, Wabash; one daughter, Mary
Helen RICHARDS, Bellevue, Ohio; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, David THOMAS, South Bend, and
Arnold THOMAS, Panama City, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, one daughter, one
great-granddaughter, three brothers and three sistes.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel,
1177 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Ron ZORN officiating. Burial and
graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends
may call 2-7 p.m. Friday at th funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Wabash Christian Church.

Dale H. Furnivall
Nov. 12, 1930 - Oct. 21, 1999
Dale H. FURNIVALL, 68, 728 W. Eighth St., died 10:43 a.m. Thursday at his home.
Born in Chicago, Ill. to Frank and Nina MATHEWS FURNIVALL, he married Elizabeth
"Liz" KLINGERMAN on March 24, 1951 in Rochester. She survives at home.
Mr. Furnivall worked at Enyart's Auto Sales and Enyart's True Value Hardware
until retiring in 1996. He was a member of the National Guard, Logansport
Armory, past president of Rochester Lions Club, and a member of the Fraternal
Order of Elks Lodge 2120 and Manitou Moose Lodge 1107, both in Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Susan FURNIVALL and friend Ron STEELMAN, Rochester; two sons and their spouses, Steve and Ann FURNIVALL and Michael
and Terrie FURNIVALL, all of Rochester; five grandchildren, Ashley [FURNIVALL],
Craig [FURNIVALL], and Corbin [FURNIVALL], Jon WOOTEN and Julia BRADLEY, all of
Rochester; two great-grandsons, Matthew [WOOTEN] and Joshua WOOTEN, Rochester;
four brothers, Donald FURNIVALL, Rochester, Duane and wife Julia HOWARD, Grants
Pass, Ore., David and wife Linda FURNIVALL, Warsaw, and Delon and wife Terri
FURNIVALL, Tippecanoe.
Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Rick TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice or Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Wayne F. Morris
Jan. 6, 1909 - Oct. 21, 1999
Wayne F. MORRIS, 90, North Manchester, formerly of Akron, died 7:20 p.m.
Thursday at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.
He was born in Miami County to Lulu MORRIS.
Mr. Morris was pharmacist and operator of Arter's Drug Store, Akron from 1972 to
1996. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, graduated from Akron High School
in 1928 and Butler University School of Pharmacy in 1932.
Survivors include one son, Jeff and wife Darla MORRIS, Oregon; two sisters,
Sarah Jane SUTTON, North Manchester, and Betty Lou and husband George DAWALD,
Roann.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Morris CONNER in 1955.
No service or visitation is planned. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery,
Roann. Memorials may be made to Akron Fire Department.

DeVonne Carpenter
July 28, 1948 - Oct. 21, 1999
DeVonne CARPENTER, 51, 4716 N. Indiana 25, died 2:05 p.m. Thursday at his
residence.
Born in Rochester to Emmitt J. and Deloris LOZIER CARPENTER, he married Laura
YEAZEL in 1969 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Carpenter was a welder and worked for Hensley Fabricating, Tippecanoe for
many years until he became ill. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
885, Logansport.
Survivors include one daughter, Shannon and husband Rodney LEWIS, Rochester;
four sons, DeVonne CARPENTER Jr., Corey A. [CARPENTER], Chad [CARPENTER] and
Shawn M. CARPENTER, all of Rochester; one granddaughter, Heather Michelle
CARPENTER, Peru; one sister, Sharon F. and husband Leonard BROWN, Rochester;
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kent CARPENTER in 1988.
Private services will be held at a later date for family and friends. Burial be
in Centennial Cemetery, Bourbon. No visitaiton or viewing is planned at this
time.

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Monday, October 25, 1999

Ruth M. Raymer
Jan. 17, 1917 - Oct. 22, 1999
Ruth M. RAYMER, 82, Marion, died Friday at Marion General Hospital.
Born in Miami County, she married Samuel Glen RAYMER on Oct. 31, 1933. He died
Aug. 6, 1991.
Mrs. Raymer was a homemaker and attended Westside Assembly of God Church.
Survivors Include one son, Marvin and wife Norena RAYMER, Converse,, two
daughtersand their spouses, Delores and Wally Van PATTEN and Nancy and Johnny
MATHIAS, all of Marion; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Neoma Ruth RAYMER in 1958, one
great-grandson, Gregory FULLER and one great-granddaughtcr, Alishia ALVARADO.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Raven Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, with
the Rev. Don LONG officiating. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery, Roann.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Ruth E. Pickens
Aug. 24, 1912 - Oct. 22, 1999
Ruth E. PICKENS, 87, Life Care Center of Rochester, formerly of 212 W. Ninth
St,, died 6:15 p.m. Friday at the center.
Born in Fulton County to Ira Francis and Carrie Mae OVERMYER FLORA, she married
Cecil Edgar PICKENS on Feb. 16, 1930 in Fulton County. He died April 28, 1984.
Mrs. Pickens was a homemaker and cook at the former Reiter School House and
worked at the Rochester Sale Barn. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church,
Rochester.
Survivors include one son, Gene and wife Gladys PICKENS, Louisville, Ohio, eight
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Donna HENRY, one
brother, Ralph OVERMYER, and one great-grandson, Joshua WHITCHER.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Bruce HOSTETLER officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services in the funeral home on
Tuesday.

Marie G. Siekmann
June 15,1923 - Oct. 24,1999
Marie G. SIEKMANN, 76, 1421 Pontiac St., Apt. 1, died 7:30 p.m. Sunday at
ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Rochester.
Born in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. to Sidney P. and Lillian McCOMB FITCH, she
married Emil R. SIEKMANN on April 8, 1951 in St. Augustine, Fla. He died March 1
1999.
Mrs. Siekmann was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart, Catholic Church,
Jacksonville, Fla. and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. She was a
miniatures hobbyist, a seamstress and enjoyed reading and traveling.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa SIEKMANN, Rochester, and Karen SIEKMANN,
Delhi, N.Y.; one son, Mark and wife Kim SIEKMANN, Pompano Beach, Fla.; flvc
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one godchild, Kathy POVELAITIS, South
Carolina; one brother, Sidney P. FITCH, Aiken, S.C.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date in Jacksonville,
Fla. No visitation is planned. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, Catholic Charities. Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

John A. Miller
John A. MILLER, 84, Connecticut, formerly of Mentone, died 7 a.m. today at the
Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Conn.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Patricia A.R. Jylland
Aug. 25, 1935 - Oct. 23, 1999
Patricia A. RHOADES JYLLAND, 64, formerly of Lot 35, Rochester Mobile Home
Court, died 7:50 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Big Point, Miss. to William P. and Dorothy L. SHAW SMITH, she married
Irvin A. JYLLAND on June 9, 1980 in Rochester. He survives.
Mrs. Jylland was a homemaker and lived in Argos and Rochester area most of her
life.
Survivors include four daughters. May and husband John AULT and Sevilla RHOADES,
all of Plymouth, Verla RHOADES, Nevada, Evelyngean RHOADES, address unknown; one
son, Eddie SMITH. address unknown; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Phyllis BARRETT, Nebraska, and Laura and husband Herman WILLIAMS,
Rochester; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death her parents, one daughter, Mildred CONLEY in 1954,
three sons, Mark [RHOADES] and Sam RHOADES in 1974 and Bobby CONLEY in 1989, and
one granddaughter, Christina AULT in 1996.
Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with
the Rev. Larry FERGUSON officiating. No vialtation is planned. Foster & Good
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, October 26, 1999

John A. Miller
Aug. 23, 1915 - Oct. 25, 1999
John A. MILLER, 84, Rockford, Ill., formerly of Mentone, died 7 a.m. Monday at
Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Conn.
Born in Kosciusko County to Alpha "Dobbs" MILLER and Delta BLUE, he
married Margaret LINN in June 1939. She survives in Belvidere, Ill.
Mr. Miller was in the heating and air conditioning business and worked at
Midwest Spring Manufacturing, Mentone. He was a member of Mentone United
Methodist Church and Mentone Masonic Lodge 576. Survivors include one son, Steve
and wife Martha MILLER, East Granby, Conn.; three grandchildren, Brian [MILLER],
Jason [MILLER] and Kevin MILLER; one great-granddaughter, Malia MILLER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev.
Jack THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call
from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, October 27, 1999

Raymond A. Penrod
Jan. 23, 1913 - Oct. 26, 1999
Raymond A. PENROD, 86, Bourbon, died 4:40 p.m. Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Born in Bluffton, he married Marjorie A. HAMPTON on Oct. 3, 1982 in Plymouth.
She survives at home.
Mr. Penrod was foreman in auto body repair shops in the South Bend area.
Survivors include four daughters and spouses, Nancy and Bob JONES, and Suzy and
Roger GROSS, all of Churubusco, Cynthia and David LUCAS, Crown Point, and Patty
RIFE, Dowagiac, Mich; five step-daughters, Carline RABEY, Tippecanoe, Sharon
MOSSOR, Greenwood, W. Va., Robin WEISSERT and Jan FRENGER, both of Bourbon, and
Jackie WELTY, Fort Wayne; four stepsons, Martin L. WILLIAMS, Mishawaka, Bill and
wife Phyllis WILLIAMS, Fountain, Colo., Eugene F. WILLIAMS, Auburn, and Joe
RACOLTA, Nappanee; 25 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter; nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one stepson, Ronald WILLIAMS.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Mr. Penrod's
grandson, the Rev. Todd GROSS, officiating. Burial will be in Tippecanoe
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday or one hour prior to the
service on Friday at the funeral home.

Ethel Jackson
July 29, 1917 - Oct. 27, 1999
Ethel JACKSON, 82, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at ExtendaCare Nursing Home,
Rochester.
Born in Rockhouse, Ky., to James and Dora JACKSON WILLIAMS, she married Walter
JACKSON on Feb. 22, 1934 in Salyersville, Ky. He died Jan 28, 1996.
Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Church,
Paintsville, Ky.
Survivors include one daughter, Jean SIMPSON, Rochester; three granddaughters
and their spouses, Judy and Jack SWANK, Brenda and Roger VOGEL, all of
Rochester, and Priscilla and James Ballee, Wabash; nine great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, William Nelson [JACKSON] and
James Charles {JACKSON] and one daughter Dellefeen [JACKSON].
Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,Rochester, with
the Rev. Larry PYEATT officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday or one hour prior to services
on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton
County.

E. Boone Coy
Oct. 19, 1924 - Oct. 26, 1999
E. Boone COY, 75, Houston, Texas, formerly of Rochester, died Tuesday at
Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.
Born near Franklin to Elba and Hazel M. BOONE COY, he married Marilee THORNBURG
in 1946. She died. He married Geraldine "Gerri" KNAUFF REDDICK in 1966
in Lebanon, Tenn. She survives.
Mr. Coy was a graduate of Clark Township High School and attended Purdue
University prior to serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Fleming. He
graduated from Indiana University in 1949 and attended Wharton School of Finance
at the University of Pennsylvania.
He served as president of the Whiteland Jaycees and was a national director of
the Jaycees. In 1960, he was elected to the Indiana General Assembly and served
two terms as the state legislator from Marion and Johnson counties. In 1969, he
was appointed regional director of the Federal Housing Administration by
President Richard Nixon. He was made regional director for Indiana Housing and
Urban Development in 1970 and first director of Harris County, Texas, Community
Development Agency in 1974. Upon returning to the private sector, he became a
land developer. In 1979, Governor William CLEMENTS appointed him a member of the
Texas On-Site Wastewater Research Council where he served until 1995.
He was a member of Cypress Creek Christian Disciples of Christ Church, a charter
director of Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, and served on the boards of
the Cypresswood Homeowner's Association and the Good Samaritan Lutheran Home. He
organized the North Harris County Republican Men's Club and served as its first
president and was a member of the FM 1960 Republican Club. He was a member of
the Indiana University Alumni Association, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include three sons, Steven and wife Brenda COY, Spring, Texas, Bruce
E. COY, Houston, and David B. COY, Indianapolis; four daughters and spouses,
Pamela M. and Richard PAYNE, Whiteland, Debra D. and James REED, Franklin,
Kendra J. and Greg KAHN, Dripping Springs, Texas, and Kristina K. MARTIN,
Spring, Texas; 14 grandchildren: Cindy GARRISON, Candice [COY], Edwin [COY] and
Allison COY, Richard [PAYNE] and Robert PAYNE; Nicole [REED] and Clinton REED;
Kara [KAHN], Laura [KAHN], Sarah [KAHN] and Steven KAHN; Travis [MARTIN] and
Heather MARTIN; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Laura Ann and John
LETOURNEAU, Spring; numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cypress Creek Christian Church, Spring, Texas,
with Dr. Glenn WILKERSON and the Rev. Franklin MOORE officiating. Interment will
follow at Resthaven Cemetery

Helen N. Coplen
Aug. 27, 1911 - Oct. 28, 1999
Helen N. COPLEN, 88, formerly of 6754 Indiana 25 North, died at 7:40 a.m.
Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Born in Starke County near Hamlet to Earl and Gwendolin DIAPERT SANNER, she
married Artimus F. "Bill" COPLEN on May 20, 1937 in Plymouth. He
survives at home.
Mrs. Coplen was a homemaker and a clerk at the former Hatfield Grocery Store and
Moriarty Grocery in Tippecanoe. She was a member of Tippecanoe United Methodist
Church and attended the Talma United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons and spouses, Steve and Sharon COPLEN, Florence, Ky.,
and Dave and JoAnne COPLEN, Elkhart; five grandchildren, Melody ANDREWS,
Indianapolis, Mark COPLEN, Florence, Ky., Laura and husband Tom VRYDAGHS,
Portage, Mich., and Kelly and Eric COPLEN, Elkhart; five great-grandchildren;
two sisters and spouses, Eileen and Don CAMERON, California, and Marjorie and
Charles "Red" LEWALLEN, Tippecanoe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Barry COPLEN on Feb. 17,
1993, two sisters and three brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Jean McCAN officiating. Burial will be in Reichter Cemetery, Rochester.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday or one hour prior to services on Saturday
at the funeral home.

Saturday, October 30, 1999

Olive Mae Standiford
April 2, 1908 - Oct. 29, 1999
Olive Mae STANDIFORD, 91, 705 E. Fourth St., Lot 77, Rochester, died at Woodlawn
Hospital at 12:36 p.m. Friday.
Born in Momence, Ill., to John E. and Beatrice HUNTER SLAYBAUGH, she moved to
Fulton County shortly after her birth and lived in Akron for many years. She
married Charles Franklin STANDIFORD in Lexington, Ky., on April 26, 1951. He
died July 4, 1995.
A homemaker, Mrs. Standiford worked at Rochester Metal Products and was a
secretary for area businesses. She was a member of the Church of God, Akron.
She is survived by one daughter Sue Kay STANDIFORD, Rochester; one sister-in-law
Bess SWALLOW, Lima, Ohio; one brother-in-law Howard REX, Albion; several nieces
and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and four
sisters, Doris BONNEAU, Effie GINTHER, Sarah WOODS and Betty REX; and three
brothers, Charles [SLAYBAUGH], John [SLAYBAUGH] and Joseph SLAYBAUGH.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call
from 4-8 p.m. Monday or for an hour before services at the funeral home.

Howard L. Gallop
April 30, 1928 - Oct 28, 1999
Howard L. GALLOP, 72, Cornwall, Pa., died Thursday in Lebanon Good Samaritan
Hospital, Lebanon, Pa.
Born in Paris, Mo. to Charley Lee and Maggie HARTMAN GALLOP, he married Gloria BAXTER on Sept. 7, 1952 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Gallop was retired from ALCOA where he was Manager of Engineering and
Purchasing. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Honor
Guard Detail. A graduate of Mexico High School, Mexico, Mo., he attended
University of Missouri and was a graduate of Purdue University, where he was
chaplain and a past president of Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity. He was a member
of Cornwall United Methodist Church, Cornwall, Pa., and served on numerous
committees including Finance Chairman and was a member of the Building
Committee. He served on the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United
Methodist Church Board of Pensions. He was an Equalizing Delagate to the annual
conference for many years.
Survivors include his mother; two sons, Charles E. GALLOP, Myerstown, Pa. and
James W. GALLOP, Keller, Texas; five grandchildren; one brother, James L.
GALLOP, West Chicago, Ill.; one brother-in-law, Parke BAXTER, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Berneice DELONEY.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cornwall United Methodist Church, Cornwall, Pa.
Burial will be in Tulpehocken United Church of Christ Cemetery, Richland, Pa.
Friends may call 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and
Cumberland Sts., Lebanon, Pa., and 9:30 a.m. to the time of service on Monday at
the church In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Society, P.O. Box
1274, Lebanon, PA 17042 or Cornwall United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 687,
Cornwall, PA 17016.

Dorathea M. Morehead
Sept. 28, 1909 - Oct. 30, 1999
Dorathea M. MOREHEAD, 90, formerly of Royal Center, died 2:02 a.m. Saturday at
Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Logansport.
Born in Royal Center to Charles E. and Augusta WIRTH WOLF, she married John F.
MOREHEAD on Oct. 5, 1929 in Royal Center. He died Sept. 1, 1962.
A retired Avon representative, she served four four-year terms as
Clerk-Treasurer of Royal Center, and worked 10 years at RBM, Logansport. She was
a member of Royal Center Pythian Sisters and treasurer for many years; member
and past president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Logansport;
member of Democrat Ladies Club and treasurer for 19 years; Royal Center United
Methodist Church member. She graduated Royal Center High School in 1928.
Survivors include four sisters, Florence DeBOO, Logansport, Ruth DEEDS,
Rochester, Alice SMITH, Lantana, Fla., and Margaret SMITH, Harvard, Ill.
Services were 10:30 a.m. today at Harrison-Metzger, Royal Center Chapel with the
Rev. Scott MANN officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.
Friends called from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. today until the time of
services. There was a Pythian Sisters memorial service at 7 p.m. and a VFW
Ladies Auxiliary memorial service at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Memorials may be made
to Royal Center United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Robert D. Burton
Oct. 31, 1925 - Oct. 29, 1999
Robert Dean BURTON, 73, Hattiesburg, Miss., died 7:35 p.m. Friday at the Pulaski
Health Care Center, Winamac.
Born in Stockwell to F. Elmer and Esther Alice REENE BURTON, he married Joan Lou
FRANTZ on May 28, 1949. She died Nov. 2, 1971. He married Jacqueline YELVERTON
BRADY on Sept. 23, 1973. She died Oct. 15, 1995.
Mr. Burton was a farmer in the Colfax-Frankfort area, sold Morman's Feed in the
Dayton-Lafayette area and Winamac. He worked at the ACE office and Custom Farm
Services both in Winamac. He owned Burton's CFS in San Pierre and moved to
Victoria, Texas in 1982 and to Hattiesburg, Miss. in 1990. He graduated from
Stockwell High School and served with the 29th Navy Construction Battalion and
then the 97th NCB in Europe. A past master of Stockwell Masonic Lodge and member
of the South Bend Scottish Rite, he battled cancer since September, 1998.
Survivors include three daughters, Judy L. BURTON HUNTER, Chattanooga, Tenn.,
Lisa BRADY TUTTLE, New Carlisle, and Sandra BRADY McGRATH, Garfield Heights,
Ohio; five sons, Alan BURTON, Winamac, Gary BURTON, Logansport, James BRADY,
Battleground, Garry BRADY, Spring Lake, N.C, and Larry BRADY, Francesville; 19
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne BURTON, Stockwell.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Trudy BURTON JONES, two grandsons,
Jordan BURTON and James Michael JONES, and one granddaughter, Ruthanna TUTTLE.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev.
William MATHYS officiating. Burial and military graveside services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. in Yorktown Cemetery, Stockwell. Friends may call 2-9 p.m.
Friday and from 8 a.m. to th time of services on Saturday at the funeral home,
where a Masonic service will take place at 7 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made
to the Cancer Society.

Glen E. Wisler
March 6, 1922 - Oct. 30, 1999
Glen E. WISLER, 77, Denver, formerly of Rushville, died 5:15 p.m. Saturday at
Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born in Chili to Howard and Lela MUSSELMAN WISLER, he married Thanet BOSWELL on
April 18, 1942 in Miami County. She survives.
Mr.Wisler was a farmer in North Miami County until 1958. Manager of Logansport
Production Credit Association, in 1962 became president of Rushville Production
Credit Association, serving 11 counties. A U.S. Navy World War II veteran, he
served four years as an aviation metalsmith. He was assigned to the first unit
based at Bunker Hill Naval Air Station before serving in Guam. He was a 50-year
member of Mexico Masonic Lodge 347, was a member of Scottish Rite, Indiana
Valley, Indianapolis, and Attended Chili United Methodist Church. For 25 years he was an Indiana High School Athletic
Association basketball referee, working the state finals in 1967 and 1968.
Survivors include one daughter Darlene WEDEMEYER, San Diego, Calif.; one
granddaughter, Starr WEDEMEYER, Honolulu, Hawaii; two stepgrandsons, Ryan
WEDEMEYER, Los Angeles and Adam WEDEMEYER, Honoluly; one sister, Wilma SEE,
Chili; three nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Glenda WISLER.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Junction of U.S. 31 and
Indiana 16, Denver, with the Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in
Chili Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where a
Masonic Service will take place at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to one's
favorite charity.

Emma R. Leininger
July 1, 1903 - Oct. 31, 1999
Emma Ruth LEININGER, 92, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday at Grace Village Health Care,
Winona Lake.
Born in Akron to Elmer and Loma KINDIG WIDEMAN, she married Kenneth Albert
LEININGER on July 24, 1924 in Saint Joseph, Mich. The Rev. Kenneth A. Leininger
survives.
Mrs. Leininger was an employee of Patricia Sharp Interiors and a member of
Church of God, Warsaw.
Survivors include three daughters, Lola Ann MELER, California, Carol Jane
PRESTON, Shenandoah, Iowa, and Patricia ELLIS, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; seven
grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; one sister,
Veloura BRYANT, Phoenix, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services are 1 p.m. Friday at McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident
Court, Warsaw, with the Rev. Jerry YODER officiating. Burial will be in
Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Grace Village, Box 337, Winona Lake,
IN 46590.

Willard A. Shortz, Sr.
March 6, 1929 - Nove. 1, 1999
Willard A. SHORTZ, Sr., 70, 6154 North 375 East, died 5:43 p.m. Monday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Bremen to Willard L. and Elsie NEAL SHORTZ, he married Wilma Jean Van
GILDER in 1949 in Plymouth. She died Dec. 9, 1967.
Mr. Shortz was a retired carpenter and was Reichter Cemetery sexton.
Survivors include four daughters and spouses, Vicki and Arvine ELCHERT, Valerie
and Keith CONLEY, all of Rochester, Terri and Ray DAY, Logansport, and Susan
SHORTZ, Hamburg, Neb.; three sons and spouses, Marvin L. SHORTZ, Alan and wife
Debbie SHORTZ, and Brian and Yvonne SHORTZ, all of Rochester; 16 grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren; one brother, Neal SHORTZ, Indianapolis.
Services are 12 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester.
Burial and military traveside services by the American Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars will be in Reichter Cemetery, Fulton County. Friends may call from
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
American Heart Association.

Wednesday, November 3, 1999

William R. Gray Jr.
Oct. 6, 1915 - Oct. 31, 1999
William R. GRAY Jr., 84, Florence, S.C., died 7:35 p.m. Sunday at Mercy
Hospital, Coon Rapids, Minn.
Born in Hampton,Va. to William R. Sr. and May FORD GRAY, he married Mary E.
"Betty" FORD on June 27, 1940 at First Baptist Church in McCall, S.C.
She died June 9, 1997.
Mr. Gray was retired from Sonoco Products Co., Akron, after 45 years. He was a
World War II veteran and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Hartsville,
S.C.
Survivors include one son, William R. GRAY, III, Minneapolis, Minn.; one
daughter, Betty Ann GRAY, Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Ford GRAY, St. Louis, Mo.;
two grandchildren, Chris GRAY, Blaine, Minn, and Stephanie GRAY, Sand Point,
Idaho; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home
Chapel, Hartsville, S.C. with the Rev. Mitch HOUSTON officiating. The family
will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Wesley
United Methodist Church Building Fund, 145 E. College Ave., Hartsville, S.C.
29550.

Thursday, November 4, 1999

Frank E. Tufts
Word has been received that Frank Edward TUFTS, 69, Anderson, formerly of Akron,
died Friday.
Mr. Tufts was a high school history teacher and a coach for 34 years, retiring
in 1992. Living in Akron from 1957-62, he coached the Akron Flyers basketball
team. He was a Korean War U.S. Army veteran and a member of East Side Church of
God, Anderson.
Survivors include his wife, Betty ZUMWALT TUFTS; one daughter, Tamara Lynn
BOYER; one son, Todd Edward TUFTS; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Anderson University Athletics Department.

Connie M. Elliott
Oct. 6, 1929 - Nov. 3, 1999
Connie M. ELLIOTT, 70, Rochester, died 3:40 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital,
South Bend.
Born in Sunnyside, Ky. to John I. and Georgia A. BUNCH TURNER, she married
Harold "Curly" ELLIOTT on Dec. 9, 1949 in Indianapolis. He died Dec.
25, 1995.
Mrs. Elliott was a homemaker, an American Kennel Club breeder of German
Shepherds and owner of Langerkamp Kennel, Rochester. She was a member of
Jehovah's Witness Church, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Beckie Ann ELLIOTT, Roann; one son, Jay and wife
Robbin ELLIOTT, Rochester; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John TURNER.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of the
Jehovah's Witness Church, Indiana 25, Rochester, with Brother Jim TREBER
officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fulton County Council
on Aging.

Friday, November 5, 1999

Shirley A. Pugh
July 9, 1935 - Nov. 3, 1999
Shirley Ann PUGH, 64, Denver, died 9:47 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital,
Logansport.
Born in White County to Cecil Herbert and Alice May WINEGARDNER MALOTT, she
married Raymond J. PUGH on Jan. 24, 1953 at the home of the late Rev. C.F.
GOLDEN near Denver. He survives.
Mrs. Pugh retired after 25 years at Sherill Corp., Mexico.
Survivors include two sons, Carl R. PUGH and Dennis E. PUGH, both of Denver; one
daughter, Cindy MAYNARD, Denver; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Joyce CONFER, Mexico and Alma Jean BAKER, Deedsville; two brothers,
Dick MALOTT, Denver and Terry MALOTT, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Sam MALOTT
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev.
Larry PYEATT officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

DEMOCRAT LEADER JUDY BURTON DIES
Julia Ann (Judy) BURTON, 77, long-rime Rochester resident well-known in the
state for her Democratic party leadership, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday at the
Carmel Care Center in Carmel.
Long active in Democratic party affairs, she was vice chairman of the Indiana
Democratic Central Committee from 1968 to 1974 and chairperson of the Indiana
Women's Federation. For almost 20 years she was Fifth District Democratic vice
chairman and also directed the Fulton County campaigns of U.S. Senators Vance
HARTKE and Birch BAYH, Governors Roger BRANIGAN and Evan BAYH as well as other
Democratic candidates for state office.
Mrs. Burton served nine years as a member of the Indiana State Fair Commission,
a position from which she retired last August. She also had owned and operated
the Fulton County Beverage Co. in Rochester.
Born March 13, 1922, in Missouri, she was the daughter of Elmer and Fay GORDON
of Rochester. A graduate of Rochester High School, she also attended Indiana
University.
Her first marriage was to Joseph GILBERT, who was killed during a kamikaze
attack on his ship during the Battle of Leyte in World War II. Her second
marriage was to Bryce BURTON.
Locally, Mrs. Burton for many years headed the March of Dimes fund drive and was
active in Girl Scouts. She was a member of the American Legion Women's
Auxiliary. From her home at the headwaters of Lake Manitou, she was a devoted
bird watcher and long-time conservationist and wildlife advocate.
Gov. Frank O'BANNON, who had reappointed her to the State Fair Commission, said
today "Judy has been a friend for more than 25 years. Her leadership and
valued service in her community and our state will be sadly missed. My wife Judy
and I - and the entire state - have lost a real friend. Our thoughts and prayers
go out to her family and many friends whose lives she tirelessly worked to make
better."
Former Indiana Democratic party chairman Gordon St. ANGELO, with whom Mrs.Burton
worked closely, said that Mrs. Burton was one of the first women to take a
statewide leadership role in the party and credited her with efficiently
organizing women's activities and developing others in leadership roles.
"Judy was very easy to work with, very energetic," said St. Angelo.
"She was ahead of her time. She brought a lot of ingenuity to the position.
In those days it was difficult for a woman to have any position of authority and
she always had an air of authority about her. She always made arrangements that
her voice would be heard."
Mrs. Burton was an early booster of former Sen. Birch Bayh and of his son, Evan,
Indiana governor and now Indiana's junior senator.
When Birch Bayh was running for the Democratic presidential nomination, she
campaigned for him in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Said Sen. Evan Bayh today, "Judy Burton is someone I have known since I was
a young boy. She was a generous, caring person, involved in her community and
dedicated to making it a better place. Judy is someone we will miss a great
deal."
Robert PETERSON, Rochester attorney, chairman of Fifth District and Fulton
County Democratic Central Committees, a former state senator and candidate for
lieutenant governor, said "Judy always was very kind and helpful to me in
my campaigns." He added: "She gave a presence of Fulton County and
Rochester to the state Democratic party and to the state of Indiana. A vigorous
and determined political person, she was adept at working out different points
of view among individuals and was an excellent fundraiser."
Mrs.Burton is survived by six daughters, Ann (Steve) FURNIVALL, Rochester; Linda
(Mike) HATCH, Redington Shores, Fla.; Nanci (Larry) CUMMINGS, Crawfordsville;
Kathy BURTON, Sonoma, Cal.; Christine "Susie" (Jeff) ARNOLD,
Indianapolis, and Rebecca BURTON, Carmel; 14 grandchildren, Jon WOOTEN, Julia
BRADLEY, Heidi [HATCH] and Michael HATCH, Gretchen BRICKER, Christine
[CUMMINGS], Chase [CUMMINGS] and Elizabeth CUMMINGS, Vanessa [NISSON] and Victor
NISSON, Jennifer [ARNOLD] and Christopher ARNOLD, Chloe [BURTON] and Taylor
BURTON, and three great-grandchildren, Matthew [WOOTEN] and Joshua WOOTEN and
Kemper Lynn BRICKER.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Foster & Good Funeral Home with
Joseph HOGSETT, former Indiana Secretary of State officiating. Friends may call
at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. today and for two hours before the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Judy Burton Wetlands Fund, care
of First Federal Savings Bank, Rochester.

Robert L. Filbey
Dec. 5, 1938 - Nov. 6, 1999
Robert L. FILBEY, 60, Logansport, formerly of Nyona Lake, kdied 9:40 a.m.
Saturday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
He was born in Logansport to Franklin L. Sr. and Helen B. SHEPHERD FILBEY.
Mr. Filbey worked for Safeway Steel Corp., Rochester for 32 years, and at Delta
Tool Manufacturing, Rochester from 1995-1999.
Survivors include one brother, Doug FILBEY, Logansport; two nieces and two
nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin L. [FILBEY], Jr. in 1990 and
Donald [FILBEY] in 1979.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call
from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester.

Olive G. Alderfer
March 12, 1922 - Nov. 6, 1999
Olive Grace ALDERFER, 87, Plymouth, died 7:50 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born in Plymouth to George B. and Sarah E. VAREIS BOLINGER, she married Jennings
"Jeff" B. ALDERFER on March 9, 1932 in Plymouth. He died Dec. 30,
1987.
Mrs. Alderfer worked as a cashier in Dolan's Market, Schultz Brothers and
Murphy's Dime Stores. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Plymouth and the
Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include on daughter, Georgianna M. KANOUSE, Rochester; four
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren; one brother Herbert BOLINGER Sr., Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Franklin [ALDERFER],
Forest [ALDERFER] and Larry ALDERFER and one sister, Stella YOUNG.
Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. today in the New Oakhill Cemetery Chapel,
Plymouth, with the Rev. Anthony GILLESPIE of St. Michael's Roman Catholic
Church, officiating. Burial was in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorials may
be made to a charity of one's choice. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth,
is handling arrangements.

Tuesday, November 9, 1999

Bill "Bim" Harding
May 7, 1941 - Nov. 7, 1999
Bill "Bim" HARDING, 58, died Sunday at his Charleston, Ill., home.
Born in Wise County, Va. to Ray Willard and Ocie Pearl CHURCH HARDING, he
married Mary Martha DRURY on Sept. 25, 1962 in Charleston, Ill. She survives.
Mr. Harding was maintenance supervisor for Calderwood Corp., Charleston for 18
years and worked at Adams Monument Co., Charleston. He was a U.S. Air Force
veteran and enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and raising birds.
Survivors include one son, Donald L. and wife Carla HARDING, Charleston; two
daughters and spouses, Mary Beth and Kelly O'HARA, and Joyce Ann and Alan BAKER,
all of Charleston; six grandchildren, Brandon [BAKER] and Aaron BAKER, Callie
[HARDING] and Candace HARDING, and Tyler [O'HARA] and Brooke O'HARA, all of
Charleston; special friend, Kristen SIMONS, Rochester; six brothers and spouses,
Ray Willard, Jr. and Patty HARDING, Charles Cecil and Carol HARDING, and Steve
and Cheryl HARDING, all of Bryan, Ohio, Randy and Sue HARDING, Lonnie and Sharon
HARDING, and Gary and Michelle HARDING, all of Wise, Va.; four sisters, Letha
Jane COLLINS, Janice GRAHAM, Sandra ROSE and Teresa and husband Randy TACKETT,
all of Wise, Va.; his mother-in-law, Allene DRURY, Charleston; and many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Adam BAKER, two sisters
Joyce Ann HARDING and Carolyn HARDING, and his father-in-law, Lewis Everett
DRURY.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive,
Charleston with the Revs. George BESCH and Tom SKINNER officiating. Burial will
be in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincolnland, 5837 Park
Drive, Suite 4, Charleston, Ill., 61920-9933 or Northside Baptist Church
Building Fund, 14 N. Fifth St., Charleston, Ill, 61920.

Wednesday, November 10, 1999

Gilbert E. Griffis
April 7, 1914 - Nov. 9, 1999
Gilbert E. GRIFFIS, 85, Warsaw, died 8:18 p.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Mentone to Milo and Chloe YANTISS GRIFFIS, he married Mary M. FORD on
Sept. 11, 1935 in Plymouth. She died March 27, 1988.
Mr. Griffis was a farmer and worked for the Kosciusko County Highway Department.
He was a member of the Warsaw Moose Lodge and Mentone Fire Department.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty and husband Larry BOGGS, Warsaw; two sons,
Bill and wife Audrey GRIFFIS, Burket and Rob GRIFFIS, Mayer, Ariz.; four
grandchildren, Brad [GRIFFIS] and Chris GRIFFIS, JoEllen JACKSON and Jeff BOGGS;
11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one sister, Isabel
HOLBROOK, Warsaw.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with the Rev.
Donald POYSER officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mary Helen Ault
Feb. 4, 1921 - Nov. 11, 1999
Mary Helen AULT, 78, formerly of 410 Clay St., died at 6 a.m. Thursday at
ExtendaCare of Rochester.
Born in Rochester to William I. "Ike" and Frances WILSON NIXON, she
married Joseph F. AULT on July 13, 1941 in Rochester. He died Sept. 25, 1991.
Mrs. Ault was a retired secretary of Riddle Elementary School, Rochester and a
member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis D. and wife Peggy AULT, Carmel, and David A.
and wife Diane AULT, Crawfordsville; two grandchildren, Joseph D. [AULT] and
Benjamin A. AULT, both of Crawfordsville; one sister, Mable DAULTON, Rochester;
and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Al [NIXON] and Jim
NIXON.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, the National Multiple
Sclerosis Foundation or the charity of one's choice.

Saturday, November 13, 1999

[no obits]

Monday, November 15, 1999

4 PERISH IN 1-CAR CRASH ON IND. 17
Four people, including the driver, died from injuries suffered during a
single-car accident in Leiters Ford Sunday.
Marc GREENAWALT, 20, Kewanna, is the only survivor from the accident. He was
transferred from Woodlawn Hospital to Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, on
Sunday.
He was listed in serious condition this morning.
Ricky L. DOUTITH, 25, Waterloo, Ill., was driving his 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
south on Indiana 17 when it left the road for an unknown reason. The Fulton County
Sheriff's Department, first on the scene, concluded that excessive speed,
alcohol and a failure to wear seatbelts all contributed to the deaths.
Investigation cntinues.
Doutith, Nathan J. BRANSCUM, 18, Cahokia, Ill.; Heather J. MAMMON, 29,
Mishawaka; and April BAKER, 20, Plymouth; all died in the wreck.
Baker was alive at the scene and transported to Parkview, where she died at 9:30
p.m. Sunday.
The accident occurred at 2218 N. Indiana 17 at 3:27 a.m. Sunday.
Sheriff's deputies Ed BEARD and Cory BOWMAN were called to the scene along with
the Aubbeenaubbee Township Fire Department, the Kewanna Fire Department, the
Fulton County Emergency Medical Services and Fulton County Coroner Jon GOOD.
They brought the total of traffic fatalities in Fulton County this year to six.

William R. Walters
March 14, 1913 - Nov. 12, 1999
William R. WALTERS, 86, Mentone, died 8:15 p.m. Friday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Warsaw.
Born in Fulton County to Russel and Ariene HARSH WALTERS, he married Ruby E.
MOLEBASH on Dec. l31, 1938 in Etna Green. She survives.
Mr. Walters, a carpenter, worked at Midwest Spring, Mentone, and a member of
Pilgrim Rest Church, Etna Green.
Survivors include one sister, LaVera and husband Wilbur UTTER, Athens; one
brother, Floyd WALTERS, Burket; several nieces and nephews.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Elder Elias
SARBER and Elder Tom SARBER officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Center
Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Monday at King Memorial Home,
Mentone.

Edith F. McCoige
Dec. 1, 1912 - Nov. 13, 1999
Edith Fern McCOIGE, 87, formerly of Culver, died 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Miller's
Merry Manor, Culver.
Born in Fulton County to Melvin and Nora FRY WILHELM, she married John E.
McCOIGE on Jan. 18, 1933 in Plymouth. He died Sept. 6, 1980.
Mrs. McCoige was a homemaker and a member of Grace United Church of Christ,
Culver.
Survivors include one daughter, Helen FISHBURN, Culver; one son, Lloyd and wife
Sue McCOIGE, Lakeville; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister,
Frieda and husband Don SWIHART, LaPaz; two brothers, Kenneth and wife Betty
WILHELM, Logansport, and Charles and wife Marie WILHELM, Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, George [McCOIGE] in 1983 and
Charles McCOIGE in 1993, five sisters and two brothers.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace United Church of Christ, Culver, with the
Rev. Bill SCHILLER officiating. Burial will be in Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery
formerly known as Poplar Grove Cemetery near Culver. Friends may call 11 a.m.
through the hour of services on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to
Marshall County Hospice. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of
arrangements.

Tuesday, November 16, 1999 and Wednesday, November 17, 1999

[no obits]

Thursday, November 18, 1999

Emmaloo J. Caskey
April 4, 1922 - Nov. 17, 1999
Emmaloo J. CASKEY, 77, formerly of 1109 E. Ninth St., died 11:50 p.m. Wednesday
at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Born in Twelve Mile to Martin and Edith ORR JONES, she married Bill CASKEY on
May 10, 1946 near Fulton. He died Dec. 13, 1981.
Mrs. Caskey was a 1940 graduate of Fulton High School and worked at 1st National
Bank, Rochester for 22 years until retiring in 1981. She was a member of First
Church ofGod and International Women's Business Club, both of Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Martine and husband Terry McKEE, Rochester;
three grandchildren, Andrea HOWDESHELL, Meagan [McKEE] and Rick McKEE, all of
Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Rick [CASKEY] on Feb. 10,
1979.
Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. David DITTMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until services
on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Friday, November 19, 1999

Stella M. Robbins
May 25, 1925 - Nov. 17, 1999
Stella Marie ROBBINS, 74, Chili, died 10:01 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Born in Lawrence County to Ellhanan P. and Myrtle TAYLOR STOVER she married
Everett T. ROBBINS on Aug. 31, 1946 at the home of the Rev. C.F. GOLDEN near
Denver. He died Dec. 29, 1971.
Mrs. Robbins was a memb er of Chili Baptist Church.
Survivors include close friends Bert and Linda CONNER, Marion; one sister, Mary
MOLENCUPP, Denver; one niece, five nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev.
William SHEWMAN officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Russell E. Gohn
May 2, 1929 - Nov. 16, 1999
Russell E. GOHN, 70, Pendleton, formerly of Rochester, died Tuesday in Jennings
County from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in Winamac to Charles and Della JONES GOHN. Mr. Gohn retired as an Indiana Department of Corrections Colonel in 1991
after 36 years. He was a member of Pendleton Christian Church and Pendleton
American Legion Post 117. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he retired from the
Army Reserve.
Survivors include three sons, Douglas and Robert GOHN, both of Pendleton and
Thomas GOHN, Rochester; two daughters, Brenda MOSS, Las Vegas, Nev. and Julie
FARR, Greencastle; five grandchildren, Jacob [FARR] and Adam FARR, Jennifer [GOHN]
and Jessica GOHN and Shannon MOSS.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory
Bright Chapel, Indianapolis. Burial and graveside military services will be in
Grove Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the chapel.

Louise E. Bowen
March 5, 1913 - Nov. 19, 1999
Louise E. BOWEN, 86, North Manchester, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday at her home.
Born in Kosciusko County to Glen and Nellie BUTTERBAUGH WALTHER, she married
Blaine M. BOWEN on Oct. 10, 1937. He survives.
Bowen graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1931. She worked as a nurses
aide at Timbercrest Retirement Community in North Manchester from 1971-76. She
was a former memb er of the North Manchester Garden Club, and a former member of
the Wabash County Country Women's Club. She was a member of the First Brethren
Church, North Manchester.
Surviving with her husband are one son, Todd BOWEN, Fort Wayne; one daughter,
Mrs. Richard (Karen) DAWSON, Fishers; one brother, Maurice WALTHER, Silver Lake;
five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.
The Rev. Kurt STOUT and the Rev. Marlin McCANN will officiate. Burial will be at
Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Visitation is from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home. Memorials should be made to the Kosciusko County Hospice or the
First Brethren Church, North Manchester.

Orpha F. Herendeen
Sept. 30, 1905 - Nov. 19, 1999
Orpha F. HERENDEEN, 94, 317 W. Seventh St., Rochester, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday
at her residence.
Burn to Isaac and Suzanna HAY METZGER in Silver Lake, she married Dr. Elgie
Verlin "E.V." HERENDEEN on Dec. 1, 1923 in St. Joseph, Mich. He
preceded in death in 1970.
A homemaker, Mrs. Herendeen was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church,
Rochester; the Manitou chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and
the Fulton County Republican Party.
Survivors include one daughter, Lois FILA, Indianapolis; one son, Dr. Thomas and
wife Sue HERENDEEN, Fort Wayne; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Donald (Ruth)
HERENDEEN, Marcellus, Mich.; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son,
Dr. Donald HERENDEEN, in 1994.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. The
Rev. Rick TAYLOR will officiate. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday or one hour prior to services on
Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ronald W. Bascom
May 17, 1943 - Nov. 20, 1999
Ronald William BASCOM, 56, Akron, died 11 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of
Rochester. Born in Kewanna to William "Dale" and Selma HUEBNER BASCOM,
he lived in the Rochester area for 37 years.
Mr. Bascom worked at Sealed Power Corporation for 30 years retiring in 1992. He
was a 1961 graduate of Monterey High School and a member of Manitou Moose Lodge
1107 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 852, both of Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara and husband Paul LUHMAN, Abiquiu, N.M.,
and Julia LaSHURE, Tamarac, Fla.; one son, Randall and wife Kelley BASCOM, St.
Petersburg, Fla.; five grandchildren: one sister, Karleen B. HAMMITT, Prescott,
Ariz.; one brother-in-law, Edra L. SPILMAN, Prescott, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. in Round Lake Cemetery, Bass Lake.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at
the funeral home.

David W. Hunter
Oct., 2, 1944 - Nov. 21, 1999
David W. HUNTER, 55, 1005 Monroe St., died 4:16 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Rochester to Melvin H. and Betty P. WALLACE HUNTER, he married Lorraine
B. GLENTZER on June 21, 1964 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Hunter retired from Sealed Power Corp. in 1997. He was a member of First
Baptist Church, United Auto Workers Local 221, and Eagles Lodge 852, all of
Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Lori and husband Randall CARR, Rochester; three
sons, Jason HUNTER and fiancee Marcia BLACKBURN, Rochester, Nathan [HUNTER] and
Matthew HUNTER, both at home; four grandchildren; three sisters, Carol MELTON
and Melva HUNTER, both of Rochester, and Barbara HUNTER, Marion; one brother,
Steven and wife Carrie HUNTER, Rochester; and nieces and nephews.
Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Hamlett Cemetery, near Talma.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday or one hour prior to services on Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Eagles Lodge 852, Rochester.

Mary K. Brumbaugh
Jan. 1, 1945 - Nov. 20, 1999
Former Rochester resident Mary Kay BRUMBAUGH, 54, died 2 a.m. Saturday at her
Sharpsville home,
She was bom to Mark R. and Zedda M. APPLEGATE BRUMBAUGH.
Ms. Brumbaugh worked for Goodwill Industries, South Bend, Bona Vista and the
Kokomo City Police. She was a volunteer at the Kokomo Rescue Mission, member and
scrapbook keeper of Lioness Club, and a member of United Methodist Church and
Extension Homemakers Club, all of Sharpsville.
Survivors include one brother, David M. BRUMBAUGH, Sharpsvtlle; two nephews; and
one great-niece.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sharpsville United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Ray SQUIBB officiating. Burial will be in Grass Creek Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church where there will be a
Sharpsville Extension Homemakers Club service at 7:30. Boyer Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.

James R. Easterday
June 29, 1931 - Nov. 21, 1999
James Richard EASTERDAY, 68, 5640 W. Olson Road, died 7:40 a.m. Sunday a his
home.
Born in Liberty Township, Fulton County to Loris and Helen JOHNSON EASTERDAY, he
married Sonia J. BROWN on June 21, 1959 in Fulton. She survives.
Mr. Easterday was a dairy farmer and the Fulton County Dairy Herd Improvement
Association tester for 10 years. He was a member of the Indiana State Dairy
Association, American Guernsey Cattle Club and the National and State Holstein
Association.
Survivors include two sons, David L. EASTERDAY and Michael J. and wife Cheryl
EASTERDAY, all of Rochester; two daughters, Katherine L. [EASTERDAY] and Kelly
L. EASTERDAY, both of Rochester; three grandchildren, Jenna [EASTERDAY], Brent [EASTERDAY]
and Christopher EASTERDAY, all of Rochester; two sisters, Wilma Jane and husband
Robert HALPENY, Nyona Lake, and Esther ALTMAN, Peru; one brother, Don E. and
wife Carmen EASTERDAY, Corpus Christi, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. David SOMMERS officiating.
Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the
American Heart Fund.

Tuesday, November 23, 1999

Mary K. Brumbaugh
Graveside services for Mary Kay BRUMBAUGH, who died at 2 a.m. Saturday at her
home in Sharpsville, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grass Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Sharpsville United Methodist Church.
Additional survivors include her aunt, Vivian CRIPPEN, Kewanna; two cousins,
Shirley WAGONER, Rochester and Jeannie ROCK, Kewanna.

Jesse J. Spencer II
July 6, 1967 - Nov. 21, 1999
Jesse J. SPENCER II, 32, Atlanta, died Sunday at Methodist Hospital,
Indianapolis.
Born in Wabash to Jesse J. SPENCER I and Paula HOUTZER SPENCER, he married Becky
R. MIKESELL on Sept. 24, 1988 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Spencer was automotive supervisor for United Parcel Service and a member of
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tipton. He graduated from North Manchester
High School in 1986, Wabash Vocational School, and Lincoln Technical School in
1988. He coached Little League and basketball.
Survivors include one son, Zachary SPENCER, at home; one daughter, Nicole
SPENCER, at home; his parents, Akron; his twin sister, Jessica and husband Joe
RENZ, North Manchester; one sister, Traci and husband David WILCOX, North
Manchester; five nieces and nephews, Janessa [RANZ], Jarra [RANZ] and Jordon
RANZ, and Gabrielle [WILCOX] and Branden WILCOX, all of North Manchester.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tipton,
with the Rev. Fred GSCHWIND officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery,
Tipton. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. today at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral
Home, 1603 E. Broadway St., Logansport where a rosary Service will take place at
6:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic School.

Barbara T. Kish
April 19, 1905 - Nov. 21, 1999
Barbara T. KISH, 94, Tippecanoe, died 2:29 p.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in South Bend to Stephen and Barbara GRABNER YANDL, she married Charles
KISH on June 8, 1923. He died in 1966.
A homemaker, she is survived by two grandchildren, Barbara and husband John
PENN, Tippecanoe, and Charles and Charlene PALM, DeForest, Wisc.; four
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Catherine MAES,
Mishawaka, and Marjorie CREIG, Logansport.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Yolanda PALM, three sisters and nine
brothers.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Deaton Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St.,
Bourbon, with the Rev. Don PLANK officiating. Burial will follow in Tippecanoe
Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Betty J. Utter
Feb. 27, 1926 - Nov. 22, 1999
Betty J. UTTER, 73, 7180 E. 100 N., died 11:12 a.m. at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Kosciusko County to Harold and Josie HERROD SMYTHE, she married Cedric
D. UTTER on March 17, 1942 in Rochester. He died Oct. 3, 1993.
Mrs. Utter worked at Adler's, Rochester, the Akron Elevator and was a homemaker.
She was a member of Athens United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Peggy and husband Michael WALTERS, Rochester;
one son, Rex and wife Martha UTTER, Rochester; four grandchildren, Wendy UTTER
BARKLEY and husband Bob, Michigan City, Amy UTTER, Winamac, Troy and wife Becky
WALTERS, Plymouth, and Kelly WALTERS, Rochester; one brother, Harry and wife
Buthene SMYTHE, Warsaw.
She was preceded in death by six brothers.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with rhe Rev.
Doris SMITH officiating. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8
p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Athens United
Methodist Church.

Wednesday, November 24, 1999

C. Cecil Atkinson
Nov. 1, 1916 - Nov. 22, 1999
C. Cecil ATKINSON, 83, Remington, died 12:37 a.m. Monday at Rosewalk Village
Nursing Home, Lafayette.
Born in McCook, Neb., to Clyde H. and Blanche A. HOWELL ATKINSON, he married
June E. WARREN on Dec. 2, 1939 in Alma, Neb. She survives.
Mr. Atkinson worked as a laborer for 33 years at Central Soya, Remington. He was
a 1932 graduate of Red Willow Consolidated High School, Nebraska, and deacon at
the First Baptist Church of Rensselaer. He enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include four daughters, Darlene F. BULINGTON and Donna A. and husband
Otis REYNOLDS, all of Remington, Carol I. and husband Dean JENSEN and Shirley J.
BRAMBLE, all of Rochester; three sons, Larry D. ATKINSON, Hebron, Ronald R.
ATKINSON, Fort Wayne and Steve L. ATKINSON, Pontiac, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; two
sisters, Virginia RESTANO, Remington and Thelma PRAEGER, Goodland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons and one sister.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Rensselaer, with the Rev.
Donald WHITECOTTON officiating.
Burial will be in Remington Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at Stitz
Funeral Home, Remington.
Memorials may be made to Forst Baptist Church, Rensselaer.

Thursday, November 25, 1999

[no paper - holiday]

Friday, November 26, 1999

Linda L. Howard
Feb. 8, 1937 - Nov. 23, 1999
Linda Lou HOWARD, 62, Argos, died at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday at her home.
Born in Argos to Thomas and Martha BYERS ANDREWS, she married Charles HOWARD on
Feb. 15, 1955 in Argos. He survives at home.
Mrs. Howard was a homemaker and worked for United Foam Corporation, Bremen. She
attended the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos and was a softball pitcher for
Plymouth Women's Softball League.
Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Charlotte and John WATSON,
Bakersfield, Calif., and Lona and Dennis SCHULTZ, Orwigsburg, Pa.; three
grandchildren, John WATSON, Bakersfield and Charles [SCHULTZ] and Dennis SCHULTZ,
Orwigsburg; three sisters, Mary CORRELL and Shirley and husband Herbert STEVENS,
all of Argos, and Leila and husband Carl DENNY, South Bend; four brothers and
their spouses, Jerry and Janice ANDREWS, Larry and Patricia ANDREWS, all of
Rochester, Michael and Patsy ANDREWS, Delong, and Douglas ANDREWS, Argos.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Thomas ANDREWS.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, lwith the Rev.
David PENNINGTON officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to
Marshall County Hospice.

David E. Garrett
Oct. 8, 1919 - Nov. 23, 1999
David E. GARRETT, 80, Peru, died at 8:37 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital,
Kokomo.
Born in Larwill to Wortley and Imogene MOORE GARRETT, he married Rosanna DURKES
on Jan. 14, 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Peru. She survives.
Mr. Garrett was a conductor for the C&O Railroad for 35 years retiring in
1982 and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a life member of the Elks
Lodge, a member of the American Legion Glen Owens Post 14, Maennerchor, the
Circus City Shriner Club, Murat Temple, York Rite of Indiana and Peru-Miami
Lodge 67 of Free and Accepted Masons, all of Peru.
Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl and husband M. Ben SIMPSON, Tulsa, Okla.;
one son, John and wife Kay GARRETT, Rochester; two grandsons, James K. SECREST
III and David John SECREST; one brother, Wortley E. GARRETT, Zephyrhills, Fla.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert [GARRETT] and Walter GARRETT.
A service of prayer will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84
W. Main St., Peru with the Rev. Philip KRUPSKI officiating. No visitation is
planned. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Steeple Fune or to
the Shriner's Hospitals for Chidren, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, Ky 40502.

Saturday, November 27, 1999

May M. DeWald
Jan. 21, 1916 - Nov. 26, 1999
May M. DeWALD, 83, Peru, died at 1:57 p.m. Friday at Dukes Memorial Hospital,
Peru.
Born to Albert and Elizabeth HOOVER LEFFEL in Richland Township of Miami County,
she married Harold L. DeWALD on April 17, 1938 at the Denver Methodist
Parsonage, Denver. He survives.
A homemaker, Mrs. DeWald worked in Clyde Butt's Restaurant, Denver; Long's
Store, Denver; the Denver Post Office; and she was the secretary of Cutler
Hardware, Peru. She was a member of the Denver United Methodist Church and the
United Methodist Women.
Surviving with her husband is one daughter, Donna May REDMON and her husband
Ron, Peru; one grandson, Troy HAMMAN and wife Teresa, Peru; one granddaughter,
Traci HORNER and husband Bruce, Peru; two great-grandchildren Ashley [HAMMAN]
and Andrew HAMMAN, Peru; and five sisters, Evelyn BLACK, Avilla; Ethel LONG,
Redding, Caliv.;
Wilma SANDERS, Metropolis, Ill.; Hazel RIDYARD, Redding, Calif.; and Miriam
SCHULTZ, South Milford.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Walter LEFFEL, and one sister, Mary
RICHARDSON.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. The Rev. James
NEWTON will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at
Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.

Monday, November 29, 1999

Lorraine A. Kirkley
Memorial services for Lorraine Ann JONES KIRKLEY, Valparaiso, will be conducted
at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fulton Baptist Church, Dunn St., Fulton.
Born Sept. 14, 1964 to William Robert and Patricia Ann FRIEDRICH JONES, Kewanna,
she married Robert P. KIRKLEY on June 25, 1988 in Fulton Baptist Church. He
survives in Valparaiso.
A 1983 graduate of Caston High School, she was valedictorian of her class,
recipient of Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Dick Lugar
Symposium, Tonya Smith Award, Sunshine Nursing Scholarship, Girl's State
delegate, Hoosier Scholar and Purdue University scholarship. She was president
of the Sunshine Society, and a member of the National Honor Society, Student
Council, Drama Club, Drama Club Honorary, Swing Choir and girls basketball team.
A 1987 "with distinction" graduate of Purdue University with a
bachelor of science degree in nursing, she was a member of Golden Key Honorary,
Sigma Theta International Nursing Honorary, Purdue Residence Hall Counselor and
an Indianapolis Methodist Hospital Scholarship and Leadership award recipient.
She was a member of the Purdue Reamer Club and a pilot for the Purdue University
"Boilermaker Special."
A member of the Hebron Faith Baptist Church, she was a Sunday School teacher and
a youth leader.
She was employed as a cardiac nurse at the Northwest Indiana Heart Center,
Porter County Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso.
She enjoyed bicycling and was devoted to helping others.
Survivors include maternal grandmother, Alice KING FRIEDRICH and paternal
grandfather, Robert JONES, both of Kewanna; aunts and uncles Jerry and Connie
JONES, Winamac; the Rev. Terry and Pam CAMPBELL, Greenfield; Allan and Kathy
SMITH and Larry and Gloria FRIEDRICH, Kewanna; several nieces, nephews and
cousins; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Helen KIRKLEY, Plymouth;
brother-in-law, William KIRKLEY, Colorado Springs, Colo.; sisters-in-law, Susan
and husband Jerry FISH, Cynthia and husband Patric SMITH, both of Lawrenceville,
Ga.; and Patricia KIRKLEY, Atlanta, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John FRIEDRICH, and
paternal grandmother Marjorie JONES.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fulton Baptist Temple, Fulton, or Faith
Baptist Church, Hebron.
Lorie's family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation for all the
prayers and encouragement they have received from their friends.

Julia C. Hartman
June 5, 1910 - Nov. 27, 1999
Julia C. HARTMAN, 89, formerly of 631 1/2 Madison St., died 7 p.m. Saturday at
Life Care Center at Rochester.
Born in Marengo to Fred and Anna STROUD DOW, she married Dale HARTMAN on April
12, 1939 in Rochester. He died Sept. 18, 1978.
Mrs. Hartman was retired from Topps Manufacturing Company, Rochester. She was a
member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Evergreen Rebekah Lodge 57.
Survivors include one foster son, Nolen SIGLER, Fairfax, Va.; several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.
Burial and graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Akron Cemetery, with
the Rev. Ed CLARK officiating. No visitation is planned. Zimmerman Brothers
Funeral Home, Rochester, is handling arrangements.

Tuesday, November 30, 1999

Gwendolyn G. Eagle
Oct. 20, 1958 - Nov. 23, 1999
Gwendolyn G. EAGLE, 41, 2053 Heritage Dr., died 4 p.m. last Tuesday at Woodlawn
Hospital Emergency Room.
She was born in Chicago, Ill. to Guy and Virginia ELLISON EAGLE, and lived in
Rochester for six months.
Survivors include one sister, Holly J. and husband George WYMA; three nieces,
Betty EAGLE, Samantha [WYMA] and Jennifer WYMA; and one nephew, D.J. WYMA, all
of Rochester.
A public graveside service was at 11 a.m. today at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester,
with the Rev. Sam HUMPHRIES officiating. No visitation was planned. Foster &
Good Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Wendell D. Good
Oct. 16, 1926 - Nov. 28, 1999
Wendell D. GOOD, 73, Argos, died at 4:35 p.m. Sunday at his home.
Born in Argos to the Rev. "Russell" Lester and Lucy COPLEN GOOD, he
married Eloise L. CONNER on Nov. 8, 1952 in Maxinkuckee Methodist Parsonage. She
survives at home.
Mr. Good was Argos area milkman for several years and a well-known musician.
More recently he worked at Miomet Corporation, Warsaw, until retiring in 1990. A
World War II U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, he was an award winning member of
the Argos American Legion Color Guard, a past member of the Fraternal Order of
Police, a member of the Izaak Walton League and Plymouth Moose Lodge.
Survivors include one daughter, Diana and husband Terry FLORY, Plymouth; three
sons, Gailen Duane GOOD, Bourbon, Denis and wife Carol GOOD and Doug GOOD, all
of Argos; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister Joan FREET, Plymouth;
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Carmen ALDERFER, and one
daughter-in-law, Laurie GOOD.
Public Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery
with the Rev. Robin SMITH and the Rev. Larry STUTZMAN officiating. No visitation
is planned. Memorials may be made to Argos United Methodist Church. Grossman
Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Wednesday, December 1, 1999

Loedima M. Hogue
Aug. 8, 1949 - Nov. 30, 1999
Loedima "Dee" M. HOGUE, 50, Hartford City, died 9:05 p.m. Tuesday at
her daughter's home in Rochester.
Born in Moorehead, Ky. to Leslie G. and Reba Faye DEAHART KIDD, she married
Buford Lee HOGUE on April 15, 1970 in Anderson. He survives in Hartford City.
Mrs. Hogue was district manager at Village Pantry, Hartford City.
Survivors include one daughter, Samantha and husband Thomas BUTLER, Rochester;
four sons, Shane and wife Angie STINSON, Hartford City, David and wife Rhonda
HOGUE, Tulsa, Okla., Donald HOGUE, Muncie and Dwayne HOGUE, Fairmont; two
brothers, Kenny KIDD, Marion and Toby KIDD, Muncie; nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Linda CARTER KIDD in 1998
and one infant brother, Eldon KIDD in 1954.
Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. John ZAHN of St. Joseph Church officiating. Friends may call from
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope
Hospice.

Anthony G. Leffert
May 18, 1950 - Nov. 29, 1999
Anthony G. LEFFERT, 49, Culver, died 9:33 p.m. Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort
Wayne, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Indiana 17 near
Plymouth.
Born in Rochester to Leon and Jeanette McGRIFF LEFFERT, he married Janice
DOMINOSKI on May 28, 1976.
Mr. Leffert worked for Stockberger Trucking, Plymouth and earlier for Chase
Leasing. He was a member of Moose Lodge 741 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both
of Plymouth, and Argos American Legion Post 68. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of
the Vietnam War.
Survivors include Janice MULLANEY, Argos; two stepdaughters, Jamie and husband
Justin LIRA, Fishers, and Janice and husband Troy WAGERS, Argos; two stepsons,
Steven and wife Jackie MULLANEY and David and Lisa MULLANEY, all of Argos; his
stepmother Shirley LEFFERT, Greenwood; one brother, Lynn LEFFERT, Warsaw; one
niece, Leslie, Warsaw; three nephews, Lee LEFFERT, Culver, Christopher [LEFFERT]
and Nicholas LEFFERT, both of Mishawaka.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Deaton Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon.
Burial and military graveside services conducted by the Plymouth V.F.W. will
follow in Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.

Naomi F. Cain
Aug. 5, 1912 - Nov. 30, 1999
Naomi F. CAIN, 87, Palestine, died 12:25 a.m. Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Warsaw.
Born in Kosciusko County to Henry and Sylvia FAWLEY SECOR, she married Warren
SEE in Oct. 1930. He died in 1960. She married Melvin CAIN in January 1972. He
died in 1978.
Mrs. Cain was retired from Little Crow Foods, Warsaw. She operated Naomi Lake
Breeze Campgrounds, Palestine.
Survivors include two daughters, Elinor and husband Howard MAHONEY, Orlando,
Fla., and Mrs. Carolyn RAILSBACK, Claypool; 13 grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eva LANDIS,
Warsaw, Esther and husband Al ORCUTT, Atwood, and Mary SELLERS, Palestine.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, one son, Warren A. Bud
SEE, and two granddaughters.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the
Rev. Gerald YODER officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Susan A. Gentry
Aug. 5, 1900 - Nov. 30, 1999
Susan A. GENTRY, 99, Winamac, died 8:20 a.m. Tuesday at Pulaski Health Care
Center, Winamac.
Born in Pulaski County to Joseph and Lydia GAUMER HARNESS, she married Raymond
GENTRY on Jan. 26, 1944 in Niles, Mich. He died on March 6, 1988.
A homemaker, she is survived by one son, Ralph HARDING, Beardstown; two
daughters, Virginia WARREN, South Bend and Evelyn BRUNDIGE, Hawaii; eight
grandchildren including Denise BONNELL, Rochester and Debbie Joe KISS GILBERT,
Charlotte, N.C.
Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox, with the
Rev. Joe RODGERS officiating. Burial will be in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Knox.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

George L. Frye
May 7, 1917 - Nov. 28, 1999
George Lee FRYE, 82, Lake Placid, Fla., died Sunday at his home.
Born to William Henry "Bud" and Mary Leota WORLEY FRYE in Alexandria,
he married Estelle B. "Betty" BOWMAN on Nov. 12, 1937. She survives.
Mr.Frye retired in 1976 from Chrysler Corp., Kokomo, after 30 years as a
supervisor. He was a 1935 graduate of Elwood High School and a member of the
Burlington Masonic Lodge, Indianapolis Shrine Club, and the Lake Placid Elks
Lodge.
Survivors include five children and their spouses, Judy and Robert PERNOD and
William and Lolita FRYE, all of Fairmount, Gerry Lee FRYE, Hope, Ark., Georgia
and Denny BAUER, Kokomo, and Jeffrey and Ursula FRYE, Newburn, N.C.; 17
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Zola HEADLEY and Jane Ann
WILHOITE, and one brother, Wesley FRYE.
Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Copher & Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood,
with Rev. Larry GARVEY officiating. Burial will ber in Elwood City Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.ml at the funeral home where a Masonic service will be
held at 7 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepard
Hospice of Mid-Florida, P.O. Box 1884, Sebring, FL 33870 through the funeral
home.

Lavoy B. Hoffman
Dec. 17, 1913 - Dec. 1, 1999
Lavoy B. HOFFMAN, 85, 3027 N. 650 E., died 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at ExtendaCare
of Rochester.
Born in Fulton County to Charles W. and Delta P. BARKMAN HOFFMAN, he married
Martha E. MATHEWS on Jan. 13, 1935 in South Bend. She died on Aug. 29, 1996.
Mr. Hoffman retired from the family farm in 1988. He was a member of Bethlehem
Baptist Church and Fraternal Order of Police, both of Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Janice and husband Phillip PRATT, Rochester,
and Sharon BEAMAN, Kokomo; one daughter-in-law, Rosemary HOFFMAN, Bloomington;
seven grandchildren; 18 great-granechildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Richard [HOFFMAN], two
brothers, Vonald [HOFFMAN] and an infant brother, Duane [HOFFMAN].
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester, with the Rev. Phillip PRATT officiating. Burial will be in Rochester
I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. through
the hour of services on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist
Church.

Edna Craft
June 20, 1920 - Dec. 2, 1999
Edna CRAFT, 79, formerly of 4 Seasons Mobile Estates, died 3:40 a.m. today at
Miller's Merry Manor, Culver. Born in Salyersville, Ky. to Mace and Cressie
CRAFT CRAFT, she married Herbert CRAFT on April 2, 1941 in Salyersville. He died
Dec. 18,1970.
Mrs. Craft was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, Rochester.
Survivors include five daughters, Mary and husband Larry ARVEN, Barbara and
husband Lindley BILBY, and Karen and husband Rick NOTZ, all of Rochester, Kathy
RUSS, St. Louis, Mo., and Rosie CRAFT, South Bend; two sons, Paul and wife
Fonscene CRAFT, and Steven and wife Pam CRAFT, all of Rochester; 18
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Dollie and husband Richard
PATRICK, Mt. Sterling, Ky.; one brother, Junior and wife Margaret CARPENTER,
Cary, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Dorothy, two sisters,
Helen and LuAnne], and one brother, Breeze CARPENTER.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. Phillip PRATT officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call 3-6 p.m. Sunday or from 9 a.m. to the time of service
on Monday.

Friday, December 3, 1999

Leonard B. Swick
Oct. 28, 1919 - Dec. 2, 1999
Leonard B. SWICK, 80, Akron, died 8:40 a.m. Thursday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Warsaw.
Born in Kosciusko County to Lyman Ray and Alice BRADY SWICK, he married
Marguerite UTTER on March 1, 1947 in Akron. She survives.
Mr. Swick was a farmer and a World War II veteran, he was a member of Beaver Dam
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna and husband Lance ANDERSON, South Bend;
one son, Steven SWICK, Florida; one grandchild, Derek BARNES; three nieces and
three nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Orval SWICK, on Oct. 22, 1988 and one
sister, Viola HILBERG on June 17, 1986.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church with the Revs.
Wayne BALMER and Robert NELSON officiating. Military graveside services,
conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion of Rochester,
will be in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour prior to services on Sunday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Beaver Dam United Methodist Church Parsonage Fund.

May Kline
May 29, 1899 - Dec. 1, 1999
May KLINE, 100, Culver, died 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Culver.
Born in Taylorville, Ill. to Walter and Emma LOW SHIVERS, she married Whitney E.
KLINE on Dec. 1, 1921 in Culver. He died on June 15, 1993.
Mrs. Kline was a homemaker, a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, the
United Methodist Women's Society and the Union Township Home Economics Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty J. DAVIS and Joyce E. and husband Paul
WINN, all of Culver; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth E. KLINE, one great-grandson, two
brothers and two sisters.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bonine Funeral Home, 104 Lakeshore Drive, Culver
with the Rev. Scott PINKOWSKI and the Rev. Bob METZGER officiating. Burial will
be in Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday and 1-2 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Hope United Methodist
Church.

Saturday, December 4, 1999

Daniel H. Shambarger
July 16, 1900 - Dec. 3, 1999
Daniel H. SHAMBARGER, Mexico died at Manor Care at Summer Trace, Carmel, Friday
morning.
Born in Mexico to Lewis and Frances ALLEN SHAMBARGER, he married Emily BOSWELL
on Aug. 27, 1938. She survives.
A member of the First Christian Church, Peru, and the Macy Masonic Lodge, he graduated from Manchester College and earned his graduate degree at Indiana
University. He was principal at Akron, Gilead, Grass Creek and Mexico schools.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Miriam and her husband
Jeff LAZO, Cicero; three granddaughters, Jennifer LAZO, Tumara SHOULTS, and Lisa
GERAGHTY; and three great-grandchildren, Megan [SHOULTS], Stephanie [SHOULTS]
and Kyle SHOULTS.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral home, Peru with the
Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Monday, December 6, 1999

Raymond G. Keesey
Raymond G. KEESEY, 87, a former resident of this area, died at 12:16 a.m.Sunday
at St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tuesday, December 7, 1999

Raymond G. Keesey
Aug. 2, 1912 - Dec. 5, 1999
Raymond Gideon KEESEY, 87, died 12:16 a.m. at St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown
Point.
Born in Akron to Odie and Nona VanLUE KEESEY, he married Katherine MASTERS. She
preceded him in death.
Mr. Keesey was member of Milwright Local 1043.
Survivors include eight sisters: Mable BABER, Denver; Helen PUTTERBAUGH, Peru;
Evelyn and husband Don MILLER, Columbia City; Kate and husband Charles BARKER,
Logansport; Ruby and husband Norman CUMBERLAND, Sue SMITH, and Janet and husband
Tom WHITE, all of Rochestr; and Pat and husband Joe STANSBURY, Woodridge, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Doris ELLIS, and two
brothers, Robert [KEESEY] and Fred KEESEY.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
the Rev. Rick TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. Friends may
call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ella M. Fether
June 21, 1927 - Dec. 3, 1999
Ella Mae EILER FETHER, 72, died Friday.
Born in Donaldson to William and Myrtle HAINES EILER, klshe married Andrew
FETHER on Dec. 28, 1947. He died in 1989.
Mrs. Fether was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ where she taught
Sunday School for 39 years, was a member of the choir and the Women's Guild. A
graduate of Deedsville High School, she was a member of the Henry County Farm
Bureau and the Archbold Business and Professional Women and volunteered at the
Henry County Hospital.
Survivors include two sons, William and wife Gail FETHER, Toledo, Ohio and
Norman and wife Ann FETHER, Archbold, Ohio; five grandchildren, Tim and wife
Allison FETHER, Jennifer [FETHER], Alicia [FETHER] and Elizabeth FETHER; one
brother, Dale EILER, Indianapolis; one sister, Ruth Anna RUFFER, Archbold;
several nieces and nephews including Judy DeVRIES, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jane Elaine FETHER, and four
brothers, Paul [EILER], Ora [EILER], Ralph [EILER] and Galen EILER.
Services were held Monday at St. John's United Church of Christ, Archbold.

Friday, December 10, 1999

Scott D. Linville
Aug. 20, 1962 - Dec. 7, 1999
Scott David LINVILLE, 37, Rabun Gap, Ga., ldied Tuesday in Clayton, Ga.
He was born in Indianapolis to David J. LINVILLE and Gayle FUQUA LANDIS.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shelbyville, Ga.
Survivors include his father, Shelbyville; his mother, Rochester; two sisters,
Shelley and husband Tim SNYDER, Fairland and Suzan and husband Greg BITTERLING,
Rochester; and three nephews.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.
Visitation will be private. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church
Choir or Shelbyville/Shelby County Public Library.

Saturday, December 11, 1999

Inez M. Ringle
Aug. 23, 1906 - Dec. 9, 1999
Inez M. RINGLE, 93, Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, formerly of
Argos, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday at the nursing home.
Born to Edwin and Hattie HILDERBRAND BARE in North Liberty, she married Oren K.
RINGLE on Aug. 23, 1927 in North Liberty. He preceded her in death on May 19,
1993.
Mrs. Ringle was a homemaker and she was a member of the Poplar Grove United
Methodist Church near Argos.
Survivors include one son, Gary RINGLE and wife Sharon, Argos; five
grandchildren, Ron KLINE, Plymouth; John KLINE, Argos, Kevin KLINE, Columbia
City; Karen DECKER, Alron and John RINGLE, Rochester; one son-in-law, Trenson
"Bud" KLINE, Akron; one sister, Audrey MISHLER, Culver; 10 great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter,
Mary Louise KLINE, 1991; one great-grandson, Chad DECKER, 1996; one sister,
Dorothy RUFF; and three brothers, Clayton [BARE], Clell [BARE] and John BARE.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. The Rev. Warren
WALMER will officiate. Burial will be in the Maxinkuckee IOOF Cemetery.
Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday in
the funeral home.

Irene M. Geib
June 4, 1902 - Dec. 9, 1999
Irene M. GEIB, 97, Miller's Merry Manor, New Carlisle, formerly of South Bend,
died at 3:50 a.m. Thursday at the nursing home.
Born in Logansport to Charles and Chloe SURFACE LEFFEL, she married Robert
BURNS, who preceded her in death. She married W. Bryan MURRILL, who preceded in
death on Jan. 1, 1969. She married Ezra Henry GEIB on June 4, 1970. He preceded
her in death on Feb. 5, 1982.
Mrs. Geib graduated from a Chicago Business College. She worked as a secretary
for South Bend Christian Day School, Studebakers, Bendix, AM General, South
Bend, and Pike Lumber Co., Akron. She was a member of Mayflower Baptist Church,
where she served as a Sunday school teacher and summer camp teacher. She was
also a 4-H leader, a poet and an artist.
Survivors include her daughter, Peggy CALLANDER COLLINS, a son-in-law, Newt
COLLINS; a grandson and his wife, Skip and Mary CALLANDER; and a
great-granddaughter, Missy CALLANDER, all of South Bend. Also surviving are two
step-granddaughters, Peggy LEONHARD and Nancy COLLINS, both of South Bend.
Preceding in death were a sister, Geneve FRENCH, a brother, Chester LEFFEL, both
of South Bend, and two step-sons, Bill MURRILL, Kellogg, Ida.; and Ed MURRILL,
South Bend.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend. The Rev. Greg D
CRUMP will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Bend.
Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Monday, December 13, 1999

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Tuesday, December 14, 1999

May I. Williams
May 21, 1917 - Dec. 9, 1999
May I. WILLIAMS, 82, Rochester, died Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Indianapolis to William and Beulah CRENSHAW RAY, she married Fred
WILLIAMS. He survives.
Mrs. Williams was an extension agent at Purdue University for 20 years. She was
a member of Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Indianaolis.
Survivors include one son, Fred WILLIAMS, Jr., eight grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren; weven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nilla SMITH.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Peoples Funeral Home, Indianapolis. Burial
will be in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 1-4 p.m.
today at United Methodist Church, Leiters Ford and at 11 a.m. at the funeral
home in Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Carol B. Person
June 26, 1913 - Dec. 13, 1999
Carol B. PERSON, 86, Bourbon, died 7:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born in Bourbon to Frank B. and Ethel E. RICHHART MILLER, she married Hobart E.
PERSON on Nov. 24, 1934. He died May 2, 1974.
Mrs. Person was a homemaker, worked at Shady Rest Home, Plymouth, and in Bourbon
school cafeterias. She was a member of Bourbon First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one brother, Max MILLER, Bourbon; two cousins, Carl and
Virginia MILLER and Don and Alice MILLER, all of Fort Wayne.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Bourbon First United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Bonnie SHOAF officiating. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery,
Bourbon. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Deaton Funeral Home, 115
S. Main St., Bourbon. Memorials may be made to Bourbon First United Methodist
Church or Bourbon Emergency Medical Services.

Wednesday, December 15, 1999

Harold H. Turk
May 29, 1906 - Dec.14, 1999
Harold H. TURK, 93, Akron, died 3 p.m. Tuesday at his home.
Born in Clarion, Iowa to Fredrick W. and Alivana BODENSCHIER, he married Mildred
I. HALL on Jan. 29, 1929 in Mason City, Iowa. She survives.
Mr. Turk was a railroad conductor for Great Western Railroad. He was a member of
United Transportation Union and United Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Suzanne and husband Dean BAKER, Akron; one son,
Richard and wife Carol TURK, Palm Harbor, Fla.; three grandchildren, Christopher
BAKER, Rochester, Sarah SOLANO, Akron, and Marne TURK, Boston, Mass; one sister,
Irene FOLTZ, Gridley, Calif.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Akron United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Stevan HALFLICH officiating. Burial will be in Clarion, Iowa. No
visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to United Church of Christ,
Clarion, Iowa, or Clarion Community Memorial Hospital. Hartzler Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.

Juanita M. Smith
Oct. 15, 1910 - Dec. 15, 1999
Juanita M. SMITH, 89, Rochester, died at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center
of Rochester.
Born in Peru to John W. and Lyda PIERSOL WAGNER, she married Alvia M. SMITH on
April 12, 1936. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of Main Street United Methodist Church
and Eastern Star, both of Peru.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda K. GOLEY, Danville, Ill.; one son, Alvia
"Bub" SMITH, Rochester; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren two
great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marguerite STUBER, Bunker Hill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Sue F. JAEGER, and two
sisters.
Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru with the Rev.
George McCARTY officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends
may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Hiram Ousley
Feb. 8, 1910 - Dec. 14, 1999
Hiram OUSLEY, 89, Knox, formerly of Rochester, died 10:50 p.m. Tuesday at
Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox.
Born in Floyd County, Ky. to Ben and Betty SHEPHERD OUSLEY, he married Inez
ADKINS on July 6, 1933 in Langley, Ky. She died Sept. 28, 1974.
Mr. Ousley was retired from Safeway Steel Corporation, Rochester after 16 years
of service. He was a member of Little Alvie Baptist Church, Knox, where he was a
minister for several years.
Survivors include one daughter, Bonnie and husband Henry MARTEL, Houston, Texas;
five sons, Aaron and wife Lula OUSLEY, Kewanna, Norman OUSLEY, PawPaw, Mich.,
Eugene and wife Nancy OUSLEY, Mishawaka, Ralph Dean and wife Jenny OUSLEY,
Raphine, Va., and Tomme and wife Susan OUSLEY, Marietta, Ga.; 19 grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur and wife Mary OUSLEY, Peru,
and Alec OUSLEY, Columbus, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters as he was of a
family of 13 children.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Alvie Baptist Church, Indiana 10
between Knox and North Judson, Knox, with the Rev. Clifford NEWSOME officiating.
Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at Foster
& Good Funeral Home, Rochester, or one hour prior to services on Saturday at
the church.

Shirley E. Brown, Jr.
May 31, 1926 - Dec. 16, 1999
Shirley E. BROWN, Jr., 73, 1110 Jefferson St., died 3:35 a.m. Thursday at Life
Care Center of Rochester.
Born in Hartford City to Shirley E., Sr., and Ethel BANTER BROWN, he married
Gloria A. ANDRE on June 28, 1947 in Hartford City. She survives.
Mr. Brown founded and was president of Rochester Glass Company in 1956. A U.S.
Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, and St. Joseph Catholic Church, all of
Rochester. He was long time president and founding director and team manager of
the Rochester Little League and Babe Ruth League, won many championships and
umpired many games. He enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include two daughters, Cheri C. MEISER and Debbie A. GOTTSCHALK, both
of Rochester; three sons, Kevin A. BROWN, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Greg D.
and wife Karen BROWN and Chris S. and wife Dee BROWN, both of Rochester; 10
grandchildren, Matt [MEISER], Michael [MEISER] and Amy MEISER, Allie [GOTTSCHALK]
and Zac GOTTSCHALK, Casey [BROWN], Nicolas [BROWN], Marcus [BROWN] and Levi
BROWN.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Maxine WAGNER.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester with Rev.
John ZAHN officiating. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the
Rochester American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts in Rochester
I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Sunday with 8 p.m. vigil services
at the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to
Rochester Youth Baseball League.

Elpha B. Wagoner
Sept. 24, 1923 - Dec. 16, 1999
Elpha B. WAGONER, 76, formerly of Fulton, died 4:55 a.m. Thursday at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
She was born in Rago County, Kan. to Jacob and Cora A. LONG WAGONER.
Ms. Wagoner was a member of Fulton Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Ellen M. and husband Albert WALSH, Kewanna, and
Mrs. Elvira JAMES, Sun City, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Mary Margaret WAGONER,
Metea; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Jacob B. WAGONER in 1985 and Leonard B. WAGONER in 1998.
Services are at 3 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Fulton, with
the Rev. Brian SEWELL officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends
may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Ethel Fisher
Sept. 19, 1916 - Dec. 16, 1999
Ethel FISHER, 83 Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, died 10:40 a.m. Thursday at the
manor.
Born in Kosciusko County to Harry and Lela HERSHBERGER WITHAM, she married
Charles CARTER. He survives. She later married Bernard FISHER. He died Jan. 18,
1991.
Mrs. Fisher was a secretary for Pranges DEpartment Store, Green Bay, Wisc. She
graduated in 1934 from Mentone High School and she attended Mentone United
Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Charles and wife Patricia CARTER, San Diego, Calif.,
and Gary and wife Karen CARTER, Green Bay, Wisc.; four stepsons, David [FISHER],
Steve [FISHER], John [FISHER] and Mark FISHER, all of Wisconsin; five
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildred; one sister, Mary TEEL, Mentone; several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Hiley [WITHAM], Arthur [WITHAM],
Thomas [WITHAM] and Richard WITHAM; one sister, Edith HANEY; and four
stepbrothers, Kyle [GIBSON], David [GIBSON], Homer [GIBSON] and Merl GIBSON.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with the Rev.
Jack THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in Stony Point Cemetery, Leesburg.
Friends may call from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to Mentone United Methodist Church.

Frank W. Norris
May 18, 1931 - Dec. 14, 1999
Frank William NORRIS, 68, Logansport, died 6:40 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial
Hospital, Logansport.
Born in Fulton County to Floyd and Ruth THOMPSON NORRIS, he married Dixie Ann
GIBBS on Oct. 2, 1954 in Rochester. She died March 31, 1981. He married Wilma J.
SHRECK on Sept. 3, 1994 in Logansport. She survives.
Mr. Norris was a crane operator for Continental Steel, Kokomo for 31 years. A
U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of American Legion
Post 60, and Eagles Lodge 323. He was a member of FAith United Methodist Church,
Logansport, was a lifetime season-ticket holder of Logansport Berry athletics,
and he enjoyed camping.
Survivors include three daughters, Cathy Ann STRONG, Bunker Hill, Lisa Ann
and husband Jerry LARSEN, Delphi, and Mary G. HUGHES, Rumford, Maine; three
sons, Curtis D. and wife Renee HUGHES, Belvidere, Ill., Kevin G. and wife Vickie
HUGHES, Andover, Maine, and Brian K. HUGHES and family friend Randy, Nashville,
Tenn; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph NORRIS,
Rochester; one sister, Ruby HUDSON, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one great-grandchild, one sister, Mary
GAMBLE, and one son, Donald NORRIS.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church, Logansport with
the Rev. Don REED and Rev. Donald RUHL officiating. Graveside military rites
will be conducted in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call one hour
prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to Hospice/Home
Healthcare of Memorial Hospital and the American Cancer Society. Arrangements
are by Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport.

Gerald E. Shriver
May 6, 1925 - Dec. 16, 1999
Gerald Eugene "Gene" SHRIVER, 75, 1006 1/2 Jefferson St., died at
approximately 11 p.m. Thursday at his residence.
He was born May 6, 1925 to Esta and Edith KAMP SHRIVER. He had been married to
Marjorie STEININGER. He lived most of his life in the Akron and Rochester areas.
Retired from GenCorp, Wabash, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of the World War II
European Theater. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge #852, Rochester.
Survivors include a daughter, Jenifer BRINK and her special friend Bernie
CARPENTER, Ithaca, N.Y.; a son, Lt. Col. Jeffrey SHRIVER and his special friend
Patty, U.S.A.F., Germany; three grandchildren, Samantha and Sgt. J.R. SHRIVER
and James J. BRINK; one sister, Frances SMITH and her husband Robert, Bellview,
Fla., and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. David DITTMAN officiating. Burial will be at I.O.O.F. Cemetery with LeRoy
Shelton American Legion Post 36 and Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
performing military graveside rites. Fisitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday or
after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Monday, December 20, 1999

Keith L. Walburn
Oct. 9, 1914 - Dec. 17, 1999
Keith L. WALBURN, 85, 831 Brandywine Parkway, Greenfield, died at 7:50 p.m.
Friday at Hancock Memorial Hospital.
Born to Harley and Mabel CLIFTON WALBURN on Oct. 9, 1914, in Newcastle Township,
he was a lifetime resident of Rochester, Having moved to Greenfield a few months
ago He married Helen R. WILSON, on Jan. 10, 1941, in Rochester. She died Oct.
4, 1997.
He was retired from Sealed Power Corp. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist
Church, Rochester, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Richand Center Fish
& Game Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce BARNES, with husband Philip, of
Bloomfield; one son, Robert [WALBURN], with wife Doris, Greenfield; one brother,
Jean [WALBURN], of Pensacola, Fla.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home,
Rochester, with Rev. Phillip PRATT officiating. Burial will be in Sycamore
Cemetery, northeast of Rochester. I.O.O.F. memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour
before service on Wednesday. Mermorials may be made to the heart fund.

Roma Lee Straub
May 19, 1928 - Dec. 17, 1999
Roma Lee STRAUB, 71, Mexico, died at 1:58 p.m. Friday at Saint Joseph Hospital
in Kokomo.
She was born May 19, 1928, in Litchfield to Vernor and Mary Ellen BROOKS SWIRES.
She married Roy A. STRAUB on Aug. 2, 1952 in Hillsboro. He survives.
She was a homemaker. She retired from cooking at Maconaquah High School in 1974.
She was a member of New Life United Methodist Church, Mexico, and its women's
group.
Survivors include three sons, Clarence E. WORLEY, Peru, Kenneth A. WORLEY,
Westfield, and Roy E. STRAUB, Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Kathleen C BREHMER,
Peru; 10 sisters, Elizabeth KNIGHT, Jacksonville, Ill., Margaret LANE, Missouri,
LaVonne JUST, Muldrow, Oklahoma, Sharon FULTON, Shirley SWIRES, Patrician RIDDLE
and Irene LANE, all of Oklahoma, Alice WORTHINGTON and Linda CONSTANTO, both of
San Francisco, and Rhonda SOLAND, Texas; one brother, Don SWIRES, Sallisaw,
Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one foster
great-grandson. She was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, brothers
Robert SWIRES and John WORTHINGTON and sister Dorothy POPPENHOUSE.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at New Life United Methodist Church with
Rev. Bill BERGSTROM officiating. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at McClain
Funeral Home, U.S. 31, Denver. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park,
Logansport. Memorials may be given to New Life United Methodist Women.

Tuesday, December 21, 1999 and Wednesday, December 22, 1999

[no obits]

Thursday, December 23, 1999

Gerald L. Doub
Sept. 8, 1931 - Dec. 22, 1999
Gerald L. DOUB, 68, 1973 W. Indiana 14, Silver Lake, died at 5:51 a.m. Wednesday
at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
He was born in Nappanee on Sept. 8, 1931, to Carl and Hilda HAMILTON DOUB. He
married Betty J. ALEXANDER on July 16, 1950. She survives.
He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1949. He was a member of Warsaw Aeromodelers Club. He attended Center United Methodist Church in Silver Lake.
He was a farmer and Warsaw Community High School custodian.
Surviving with his wife are his father, Carl, Silver Lake; two sons, Kraig [DOUB],
Claypool, and Kris [DOUB], Warsaw; one daughter, Kimra CONRAD with husband Max,
Lafayette; one brother, Cecil R. [DOUB], Huntsville, Ala.; and seven
grandchildren.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Center United Methodist Church with Rev.
Doris SMITH and Rev. Larry BURKHART officiating. Burial will be in lakeview
Cemetery, Silver Lake. Visitation is 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Delaughter-McKee Mortuary's Silver Lake Chapel. Memorials may be made to Center
United Methodist Church or the heart fund.

Howard A. Craft Jr.
July 13, 1922 - Dec. 22, 1999
Howard A. CRAFT, Jr., 77, 412 N. Center St., Akron, died at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday
in Woodlawn Hospital.
The son of Howard A. and Marie M. KEIM CRAFT, he was born July 13, 1922, in
Kosciusko County. He married Marilyn DILLMAN on March 10, 1946, in Miami County.
She survives.
He was a farmer, a mechanic and woodworker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II, serving in the European Division Medical Corps.
Surviving with his wife, Marilyn, are two daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Howard) FOUTS,
Big Sandy, Tenn., Carolyn (Mrs. John) MOON, Peru; two sons, Dale [CRAFT], Sr.,
with wife JoAnn, of Akron, and David [CRAFT], with wife Sharon, Peru; two
sisters, Janice ROBISON, Peru; and Sue (Mrs. Lawrence) SEE, Macy; 17
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A great-grandchild preceded in
death.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with
Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Visitation is
from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the
American Heart Association.

Charles A. Runkle
Aug. 1, 1916 - Dec. 24, 1999
Charles A. RUNKLE, 83, Macy, died 2:05 a.m. Friday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Peru.
Born in Fulton County to Hubert and Mary KINZIE RUNKLE, he married Marjory SEE
on Sept. 19, 1941 in Mexico. She died Oct. 5, 1982.
Mr. Runkle owned and operated Charlie's Upholstery & Furniture Shop in Macy
for over 54 years, was a retired farmer and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War
II. He was a member of Macy Christian Church where he was an elder and taught
Sunday school for 40 years.
Survivors include five sons and their spouses: Terry and Joan RUNKLE, Houston,
Texas; Richard Allen RUNKLE, Macy; Dennis Robert RUNKLE; Rich and Brenda RUNKLE,
Rochester; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews; two sisters, Mrs. Herma CONRAD, Logansport and Norma and husband
Medford PUGH, Peru; four brothers: Joseph RUNKLE, Inverness, Fla.; Kenneth and
Marjorie RUNKLE, Nyona Lake; Hubert and Roberta RUNKLE Jr., Fort Wayne, and Don
and Jean RUNKLE, Angola.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, three sisters and one brother.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Macy Christian Church with the Rev. David
WELSH officiating. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Rochester
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars at Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home,
Rochester, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made
to Macy Christian Church.

Mary L. O'Keefe-Durnan
May 20, 1929 - Dec. 24, 1999
Mary L. [HAWKINS] O'KEEFE-DURNAN, 70, Plymouth, died at 4:06 a.m. Friday at her
home.
She was born in Chicago to Herman Lee and Mary WEBSTER HAWKINS.
Mrs. O'Keefe-Durnan was Director of the Marshall County Historical Museum for 34
years at which time she wrote, edited and was responsible for the publishing of,
"The History of Marshall County 1863-1986," and was Society Editor of
the Pilot-News. In 1960 she started as part time director of the Marshall County
Historical Museum and retired in 1994 as curator of the museum. A lifetime
member of the Historical society, she was a genealogist, belonged to the
Wythoughan Doll Guild, and was Grand Marshall of the Blueberry Parade. She
graduated from Plymouth High School in 1947 and was a member of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Mishawaka. She enjoyed reading and collecting dolls.
Survivors include three sons, Patrick and wife Linda O'KEEFE, Dowagiac, Mich.,
Kevin and wife Cathy O'KEEFE, Bremen, Shawn and wife Linda O'KEEFE, Plymouth;
one daughter, Colleen and husband Phil SPORNER, Bremen; one daughter-in-law,
Janine O'KEEFE, Elkhart; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister,
Mona and husband Ben CROCKER, Morton, Ill., land one sister-in-law, Jackie
KUBLEY, South Bend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Timothy O'KEEFE in 1997, two
brothers, John HAWKINS and Col. Lewis L. HAWKINS.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N.
Michigan St., Plymouth with the Rev. David OTTSEN of St. Paul's Episcopal Church
and Rev. Tom PADBERG of Marshall County Hospice officiating. Burial will be in
Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall County Hospice or Marshall
County Historical Society.

Herman F. Davis
April 5, 1908 - Dec. 25, 1999
Herman F. DAVIS, 91, Argos, died 7:08 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born in Fulton County to Frank and Edythe WALTERS DAVIS, he married Mary R.
MORIARITY on Nov. 9, 1940 in Greenwood. She survives.
Mr. Davis was the owner-operator of Davis Garage, Argos from 1945-1950. He was a
mechanic for Shipper's Dispatch for 20 years, retiring in 1970. A. U.S. Army
veteran of World War II, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping and traveling,
spending winters in Florida, Texas and Arizona. As a member of the Argos Town
Board, he helped build the original 4-H buildings at the fairgrounds. He was a
member and president of Argos Lions Club, a member of the Argos American Legion
and Scoutmaster for Troop 255, Argos.
Survivors include one son, Carl D. and wife Glory DAVIS, Lancaster, Pa.; three
granddaughters, Tonya and Greg VanDeWATER, Warsaw, Cara and Dr. Doug FLORY,
Scottsdale, Ariz., and Kristie and Stacey HOSTETLER, Wakarusa; seven
great-grandchildren; four brothers, James and Louise DAVIS, Grand Rapids, Mich.,
Vachel and Frances DAVIS, South Bend, John and Frances DAVIS, and Raymond and
Evelyn DAVIS, all of Plymouth; two sisters, Mable PARSLEY, Springfield, Mo., and
Mary and Earl ALLISON, Plymouth; one sister-in-law, Elberta DAVIS, Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George DAVIS.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N.
Michigan St., Plymouth, with the Rev. Mark FISHBURN officiating. Graveside
military services will be at Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 19056
Gumwood Road, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Argos Emergency Medical Service.

Mary M. Elam
Jan. 28, 1918 - Dec. 23, 1999
Mary M. ELAM, 81, Tippecanoe, died 4:04 p.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital of
Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born in Magoffin, Ky. to McKinley and Peggy JACKSON MINIX, she lived in
Tippecanoe since 1966 and was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son Edgar ELAM Jr., Tippecanoe; two grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; one brother, Ronald MINIX, Salyersville, Ky.; three
sisters, Mildred VANCE, Dowagiac, Mich., Oralee HOPKINS, Mentone, and Beatrice
HOLSTRUM, Etna Green.
She was preceded in death by six brothers.
Services are at 2 p.m. today. Burial will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may
call from noon to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jack Nunley
July 19, 1936 - Dec. 24, 1999
Jack NUNLEY, 63, 1302 Jackson Blvd., died 9:09 a.m. Friday at his home.
Born in Dyersburg, Tenn. to Claude and Bessie RAMEY NUNLEY, he married Audrey
RIFFLE on Nov. 16, 1956 in Warsaw. She survives at home.
Mr. Nunley was employed by NIPSCO for 34 years, retiring Jan. 1, 1993. He was a
member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 677, Gary, Scottish Rite Lodge, South
Bend and served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Survivors include two daughters, Diana and husband Mark GRUBE, Fulton, and
Jackie and husband Greg STEFFE, Warsaw; three grandchildren, Kacee [STEFFE] and
Kyle STEFFE, Warsaw, and Amy GRUBE, Fulton; one sister, Sue and husband Alfred
BUTT, Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, Ralph and wife June NUNLEY, Oak Park, Ill.
Services were at 10 a.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
the Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Burial was in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Home Hospice, Rochester or Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Morris J. "Red" La Follette
Jan. 30, 1912 - Dec. 24, 1999
Morris J. "Red" La FOLLETTE, 87, Pulaski County Health Care Center,
624 E. 13th St., Winamac, died at 12:20 a.m., Friday, at the nursing home.
The son of Lee Boyd and Grace Catherine KINNETT La FOLLETTE, he was born Jan.
30, 1912, in Shannondale.
He was retired from Mohr Construction Co., of Kokomo, where he was a heavy
equipment operator. He served as Kokomo street commissioner from 1948-1952. He
was a member of AFL-CIO International Order of Operating Engineers.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II from 1942 5o
1945. He fought in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland Central Europe, the
Ardennes Battle of the Bulge, serving under General George Patton in the 6th
Armored Division as a tank driver. He earned Expert Marksman awards in rifle,
carbine and Thompson sub-machine guns, the EAME Theatre Ribbon with five stars,
Good Conduct ribbon, Bronze Star medal and other citations.
He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1152, Kokomo, the
American Legion Post 6, Kokomo, land the Indiana and National Veterans of the
Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 255, Moose Lodge 179, both
of Kokomo, and former member of the International Order of Odd Fellows of
Montgomery County. He was an avid baseball and Chicago Cubs fan.
Survivors include a son, Thomas [La FOLLETTE] with wife Barbara, of Bruce Lake;
one granddaughter, Karina BOHAC, with husband Terry, Rochester; two grandsons,
Buddy La FOLLETTE, Wilmington, Del., and Chris La FOLLETTE, with wife Nina,
Merrillville; six great-grandchildren, Shelby [BOHAC] and Nicholas BOHAC,
Rochester, Michelle [La FOLLETTE], Michael [La FOLLETTE], Rebecca [La FOLLETTE]
and Elizabeth La FOLLETTE, Merrillville; two sisters, Rovene RECTOR, Darlington,
and Roberta CARDWELL, Crawfordsville; several nieces and nephews; and his former
wife, Marian SMITH, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother Aletha La FOLLETTE; a
brother, Norman [La FOLLETTE]; six sixters, Maxine La FOLLETTE, Mildred TODD,
Dorothy HUTCHENS, Marie SMITH, Helen WRAY and Mary LONG.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ellers Mortuary, Main Street
Chapel, 725 S. Main St., Kokomo, with Rev. Harold WILLIAMS officiating. Burial
will be at Albright Cemetery, Kokomo, with military honors by VFW Post 1152.
Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Pulaski County Health Center activities department.

Evelyn L. Guyer
March 7, 1921 - Dec. 24, 1999
Evelyn Louise GUYER, 78, rural Denver, died at 1:07 a.m., Friday, at St. Vincent
Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born March 7, 1921, in Wabash County to Ira and Emma BEIDEL JONES. She
married Omer L. GUYER on April 19, 1940, in Mentone. He survives. She was a
homemaker and member of the Boundary Line Church of Christ, Wabash County.
Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Colleen J. WHITTLESEY, Denver; four
sons, Jay K. [GUYER], Oxford, Miss., Juan C. [GUYER], Crystal Springs, Fla., Dan
E. [GUYER], Lafayette, and Dawson D. [GUYER], Pittsboro; two brothers, Ernest
JONES, Indianapolis, and I.J. JONES, LaFontaine; 21 grandchildren, three
step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in deaty by
her daughter Anita M. LORD, sister Ethel TINKLE and brother Earl JONES.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. today at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Burial was
in Westlawn Cemetery. Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Tuesday, December 28, 1999

Wilma L. Felts
Oct. 17, 1908 - Dec. 25, 1999
Wilma Louise FELTS, 91, formerly of Old U.S. 31 South Woodrow Community, died
9:15 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Born in Fulton County to Harley E. and Cora E. ZOLMAN KOCHENDERFER, she married
Devane M. FELTS on Nov. 24, 1926 in Rochester. He died Jan. 4, 1992.
Mrs. Felts was a retired bookkeeper. She was a member of First Presbyterian
Church and Order of Eastern Star Lodge 70, both in Rochester.
Survivors include one son, Howard Kenneth and wife Kirsten FELTS, San Diego,
Calif., one daughter, Susan Ann WILLIAMS, San Diego, two grandchildren, Melissa
A. HUGHES and Jeffrey Michael WILLIAMS, both of San Diego, Calif.; one
great-grandson, Joseph B. HUGHES, San Diego, Calif.; and four step
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold D. [KOCHENDERFER], Kenneth [KOCHENDERFER]
and Charles E. KOCHENDERFER, and one sister, Hilda B. KOCHENDERFER.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home,
Rochester, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Rochester
I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
where there will be a 7 p.m. Eastern Star service. Memorials may be made to
First Presbyterian Church, Rochester or Rochester Masonic Lodge.

Alta M. Hoskins
Sept. 24, 1913 - Dec. 27, 1999
Alta Marie HOSKINS, 86, formerly of Argos, died 4:20 a.m. Monday at Rosewood
Terrace Nursing Home, Elkhart.
Born in Atlanta to Pete and Zella STEVENS EHMAN, she married Harold F. HOSKINS
on Oct. 12, 1940 in Larwell. He died Jan. 12, 1990.
Mrs. Hoskins was a homemaker and a life deaconess of Walnut Church of the
Brethren, Argos. She lived in the Argos area since moving from Carmel in 1953.
Survivors include one daughter, Ruth AKERS, Elkhart; two sons, Ronald and
wife Betty HOSKINS, Tustin, Calif., and Phil and wife Sandy HOSKINS, New Paris;
seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Charles EHMAN, Zionsville, and Raymond EHMAN, Houston, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and seven sisters and brothers.
Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday at Walnut Church of the Brethren, Argos, with
the Rev. Tony SCHNEIDERS officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Church of the
Brethren Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman
Funeral Home, Argos, or one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may
be made to Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Lester E. McGriff
April 18, 1915 - Dec. 27, 1999
Lester Earl McGRIFF, 84, Argos, died 9:14 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born in Argos to Earl and Chloe O'CONNOR McGRIFF, he married Mary Margaret GARL
on Sept. 6, 1935 in Argos. She survives at home.
Mr. McGriff was retired from farming and from the United States Department of
Agriculture's Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. He was a
member of Santa Anna United Methodist Church and the Argos Lions Club.
Survivors include two sons, Roger A. and wife Betty McGRIFF, Edinburgh, and
Darrel L. and wife Betty McGRIFF, Marion; six grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Susie VOREIS,
Plymouth, and Virginia and husband Jay YEICH, Franklin; one brother-in-law,
Chuck WYNN, Culver; two brothers, Bill and wife Margaret McGRIFF, Crestview,
Fla., and Tom and wife Ellen REED, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Carolyn Sue [McGRIFF],
and one sister, Laura WYNN.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev.
James IRWIN officiating. Burial will be in Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends
may call from 2-6 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to the hour of services on
Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Santa Anna United Methodist
Church.

Merle M. Reichard
March 17, 1914 - Dec. 28, 1999
Merle MCMANUS REICHARD, 85, 705 E. Fourth St., Lot 71, formerly of Leiters Ford,
died 10:35 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born in Logansport to Dennis and Goldie STEWART McMANUS, she married Emerson A.
REICHRD on Nov. 20, 1938 in Leiters Ford. He died on Sept. 13, 1988.
Mrs. Reichard operated Merle's Beauty Shop in Leiters Ford for 20 years. She
graduated from Washington Township High School in 1935 and Logansport Beauty
College in k1938. A member of Leiters Ford United Methodist Church, NBC Home
Economic Club, and former member of Richland Center Rebekah Lodge, lshe enjoyed
quilting and sewing.
Survivors include two daughters, Marlene ROZZI and friend Wayne BALDWIN,
Logansport, and Marilyn and husband Michael STRAHLE, Safety Harbor, Fla.; four
grandchildren, Charles and wife Paula ROZZI, Cheyenne, Wyo., Nikki and husband
Chris MAHANEY, Tipton, Robert A. ROZZI, Carmel, and Chad STRAHLE, Safety Harbor,
Fla.; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Frances WEBSTER and Marie and
husband Dominic MITTICA, all of Logansport, and Rebecca and husband Clifford
REICHARD, Leiters Ford; two brothers, Dennis McMANUS, Leiters Ford and Rayburn
"Mike" and wife Betty McMANUS, Logansport; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Lova KELLEY, and three
brothers, Walter [McMANUS], Dale [McMANUS] and Wayne [McMANUS].
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating. Burial will be in Leiters Ford
Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-4 p.m. Friday or one hour prior to services on
Saturday at the funeral home.

Clinton Joseph
Nov. 29, 1926 - Dec. 22, 1999
Clinton JOSEPH, 73, Yucalpa,Calif., formerly of Rochester, died at his daught
er's home in California.
He was married to Janis THACKER on Aug. 30, 1947 in Rochester. She died Sept. 9,
1997. Mr. Joseph owned and operated a body shop in Rochester and was a World War
II U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include three daughters, Pamela MARSHALL, Claudia BALTZ and Carolyn
CLERICI, all of California, eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
several sisters and brothers; and sister-in-law, Celina THACKER, Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Funeral services and burial were held at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside,
Calif.

Margaret M. Morgan
April 9, 1930 - Dec. 29, 1999
Margaret May MORGAN, 69, formerly of 300 E. Fourth St., died at 2:25 p.m.
Wednesday at ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Rochester.
Born in Detroit, Mich. to Clarence and Mable CRABBTREE DENTON, she moved to the
Rochester area from Detroit one-and-one-half years ago.
Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker and attended First Assembly of God Church,
Rochester.
Survivors include three daughters, Alicia Ann MORCERI, Sondra L. SCHAFFER and
Loree J. ORLANDO, all of Detroit; two sons, John A. SCHAFFER II and fiancee
Debra PATTON, both of Rochester, and Gary W. FOUST; 15 grandchildren; five step
grandchildren; one great-granddaught er; two stepsisters, Anita and husband Lawton MINOR and
Diane and husband Ron GRASSWICK, all of Michigan; one stepbrother, Ray and wife
Sue ROSE, California.
She was preceded in death by one grandson and two brothers.
No services are planned. Foster & Good Funeral Home is handling
arrangements.

Paul L. Morton
March 12, 1911 - Dec. 29, 1999
Paul L. MORTON, 88, 1729 Wabash Ave., died 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at ExtendaCare
of Rochester.
Born in Indianapolis to William F. and Pearl I. CAREY MORTON, he married Mary
Anna BARR on June 2, 1940 at Ninth Street Christian Church, Logansport. She
survives.
Mr. Morton was a sales manager at Ralph David, Inc. He was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church, Naples, Fla. and attended Ninth Street Christian Church,
Logansport. He was a lifetime member of Logansport Elks Lodge and the Rotary
Club, a member of Masonic Lodge 272, Logansport, and a 32nd degree member of
Fort Wayne Valley of Scottish Rite. In Naples, he was a member of Glades Country
Club & Association. Residing most of his life in Logansport, during
retirement he lived at Lake Tippecanoe near Warsaw and in Naples, Fla. He moved
to Wynnfield Crossing in August, 1999, and enjoyed golfing and bowling.
Survivors include three sons, Douglas B. MORTON, Rochester, David L. MORTON,
Naples, Fla., and Stephen B. MORTON, Cottonwood, Minnesota; one daughter,
Kathleen WINTERS, Fairfield, Ohio; three brothers, Joseph D. MORTON,
Shepherdstown, W. Va., James L. E. MORTON, Logansport, and W. Donald MORTON
Northridge, Calif.; two sisters, Ethel Mae "Tottie" OVERTON, Monon,
and Virginia WALP, Pasadena, Calif.; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport with the
Rev. Christopher DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery,
Logansport. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to one's favorite charity.

Don A. Baker
April 18, 1928 - Dec. 29, 1999
Don A. BAKER, 71, Tippecanoe, died 8:04 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born in Fulton County to Joseph and Clara Eve KING BAKER, he married Rosemary
COTEY on Jan. 29, 1950 in Mentone. She survives.
Mr. Baker was a farmer and worked at Fairmont Homes, Nappanee. He was a Korean
War veteran and a member of First Baptist Church, Mentone.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna and husband Stephen RINGER, Plymouth; one
son, Mark A. BAKER, Indianapolis; two grandchildren, Stephenie and husband Steve
WILHELM, Argos, and Daniel RINGER, Plymouth; two great-grandchildren, Zachariah
[WILHELM] and Josiah WILHELM; one brother, Wayne and wife Bonnie BAKER, Mentone;
one sister, Linda and husband Ken MURPHY, Silver Lake.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with the Rev.
Joe OLSON officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green.
Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
American Heart Association or Gideon Internationsl.

Omer L. Brown
March 5, 1920 - Dec. 29, 1999
Omer L. BROWN, 79, Rochester, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center.
He was born in Goodman, Wisc., the son of Thomas LeRoy and Flora DEEDS BROWN. He
married Ethen M. HANSEN on July 4, 1946, in Iron Mountain, Mich. She died Oct.
20, 1981.
A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he retired in 1982 from Olin Corp, Peru, where
he was production manager. He was member of Moose Lodge 1107, Rochester.
Survivors include a son, Jim BROWN, with wife Anne, Peru; a daughter, Linda
HEINS, Rochester; four grandchildren, Sara REYES, Jared BROWN, Justin BROWN and
Brandon BROWN; two sisters, Jessie HOOVER, Rochester, and Mary PRYBELSKI,
Marion. He was preceeed by five brothers, Roland [BROWN], Shirl [BROWN], Russell
[BROWN], Earl [BROWN] and Harold [BROWN].
Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, U.S. 31, Denver,
with Rev. George McCARTY officiating. Burial will be in Deedsville I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to the Alzheimer's Association.